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Sioux City, IA

Melbourne, FL → Sioux City, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Melbourne to Sioux City

About 1,566 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,820–$8,660, delivery in 5–10 days, 110 carriers on the Melbourne side and 61 in Sioux City.

  • 1,566 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,820–$8,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,566 miles (1,328 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
110 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination
61 (51 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux City → Melbourne

The route from Melbourne, FL to Sioux City, IA covers roughly 1,566 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,820 to $8,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Melbourne side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 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.

Melbourne has a population of about 86,000 and Sioux City about 85,000. Melbourne is considerably denser (1,916 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Melbourne to Sioux City

Full-service estimate for 1,566 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,330 $2,840 $3,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,490 $4,260 $5,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,820 $7,100 $8,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,310 $11,350 $13,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,800 $15,610 $19,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,120

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,560

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

Full-service mover

$5,820–$8,660

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Melbourne (origin)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (516) 396-7650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Brevard INC

USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 348-4739 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Protection INC

USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 496-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msr Trucking USA INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
845056
MC
373614
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (954) 398-3477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Untouchable Express Cargo Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4071316
MC
1546792
Based in
Indialantic, FL 32903 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (786) 547-9335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (321) 704-5679 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Team Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Top Team Hauling LLC

USDOT
3703749
MC
1648727
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32940 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (321) 872-7238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Raymond Oneil Bhalai

USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (954) 662-4864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Melbourne

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
Call (712) 255-1104 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (712) 224-1319 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (507) 737-3716 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elvis A Villatoro INC

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
Call (712) 202-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (605) 232-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (402) 987-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Businesses INC

USDOT
1932256
MC
1138974
Based in
Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (712) 938-2029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Action Moving & Storage

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
Call (712) 252-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 61 movers in Sioux City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,490 to $5,190 for a one-bedroom, $5,820 to $8,660 for a two-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,850 for a three-bedroom and $12,800 to $19,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux City from Melbourne?

About 1,566 road miles (1,328 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida 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 Melbourne to Sioux City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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 Melbourne–Sioux City corridor.