Sioux City, IA

Marquette, MI → Sioux City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Sioux City

About 618 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,490–$5,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 61 in Sioux City.

  • 618 miroad distance
  • 11 h 21 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,490–$5,1902-bedroom estimate
Photo: w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 618 miles (524 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 21 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
61 (51 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux City → Marquette

Moving from Marquette to Sioux City is a long-distance move of roughly 618 road miles, heading southwest from Michigan to Iowa.

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 $3,490 to $5,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 21 min.

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Sioux City about 85,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,820 and 1,457 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Sioux City

Full-service estimate for 618 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,090 $2,550 $3,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,490 $4,260 $5,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,590 $6,810 $8,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,680 $9,370 $11,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,320

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,570–$2,310

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,490–$5,190

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Marquette, MI → Sioux City, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Sioux City (destination)

Guntren Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64337
MC
209119
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51105 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Goodwill Of The Great Plains

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
232863
MC
48109
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51103 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Almlogistiq LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513339
MC
1163672
Based in
South Sioux City, NE 68776 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1569734
MC
595405
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51106 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Shi South LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3400753
MC
1098621
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51108 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Rod Krahmer Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
777007
MC
348145
Based in
Dakota City, NE 68731 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1932256
MC
1138974
Based in
Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
299154
MC
1497813
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51101 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

All 61 movers in Sioux City

Related routes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Marquette to Sioux City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,310 for a three-bedroom and $7,680 to $11,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux City from Marquette?

About 618 road miles (524 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Michigan 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Marquette to Sioux City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,310. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Marquette–Sioux City corridor.