Newport News, VA → Sioux Falls, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from Newport News to Sioux Falls

About 1,358 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,200, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Newport News side and 79 in Sioux Falls.

1,358 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,510–$8,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Newport News, Virginia
To: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Road distance: ≈ 1,358 miles (1,151 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 168 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination: 79 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux Falls → Newport News

Moving from Newport News to Sioux Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 1,358 road miles, heading northwest from Virginia to South Dakota.

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 $5,510 to $8,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Newport News side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 79 around Sioux Falls (59 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 Falls.

Newport News has a population of about 183,230 and Sioux Falls about 213,748. The two cities have comparable density (2,699 and 2,434 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Newport News to Sioux Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,358 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,200	$2,690	$3,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,310	$4,030	$4,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,510	$6,720	$8,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,820	$10,750	$13,120
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,120	$14,780	$18,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,000–$2,820

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

Portable container

$2,230–$3,280

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

Full-service mover

$5,510–$8,200

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Newport News (origin)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT: 537377
MC: 268065
Based in: Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2960425
MC: 4335
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

USDOT: 3064471
MC: 57163
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

USDOT: 1852556
MC: 669512
Based in: Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

USDOT: 4162261
MC: 1626630
Based in: Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389631
MC: 1089178
Based in: Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3902896
MC: 1438372
Based in: Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3726517
MC: 1313785
Based in: Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

Near Sioux Falls (destination)

K & J Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 171766
MC: 146600
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 132 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 332-5531 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 492947
MC: 255930
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (605) 338-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rude Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1391
MC: 64732
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 335-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silver Creek Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3093770
MC: 73394
Based in: Chancellor, SD 57015 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (605) 647-1380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lloyd Bultsma Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 692522
MC: 320802
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (605) 759-2247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sioux Steel Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 66163
MC: 488257
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 650-0342 Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1741852
MC: 637914
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (605) 333-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mueller Pallets LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 776880
MC: 412614
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (605) 368-2440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Newport News to Sioux Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,200 for a two-bedroom, $8,820 to $13,120 for a three-bedroom and $12,120 to $18,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux Falls from Newport News?

About 1,358 road miles (1,151 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Virginia into South Dakota 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 Newport News to Sioux Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,000 to $2,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,280. 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 Newport News–Sioux Falls corridor.