Madison, WI → Sioux City, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 419 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,940–$4,370, delivery in 1–3 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 61 in Sioux City.
Sioux City sits about 419 miles west of Madison, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Iowa that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,940 to $4,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 55 min.
On the Madison side there are 228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (120 of them authorized for interstate work), and 61 around Sioux City (51 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Sioux City.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Sioux City about 85,000. Madison is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 1,457), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,150 | $2,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,730 | $6,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,460 | $7,880 | $9,610 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,940–$4,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC
Legal name: Roessler LLC
Legal name: Elvis A Villatoro INC
Legal name: Hometown Businesses INC
Legal name: Action Moving & Storage
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,170 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,760 to $2,620 for a one-bedroom, $2,940 to $4,370 for a two-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a three-bedroom and $6,460 to $9,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 419 road miles (355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Iowa makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Madison–Sioux City corridor.