Overland Park, KS → Sioux City, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 312 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,510–$3,740, delivery in 1–3 days, 400 carriers on the Overland Park side and 61 in Sioux City.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Sioux City, IA covers roughly 312 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,510 to $3,740 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 6 h 5 min.
On the Overland Park side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (322 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.
Overland Park has a population of about 203,677 and Sioux City about 85,000. Overland Park is considerably denser (2,623 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 | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,020 | $4,910 | $5,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,530 | $6,750 | $8,230 |
$470–$660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,300–$1,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,510–$3,740
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,140 to $1,700 for a studio, $1,510 to $2,250 for a one-bedroom, $2,510 to $3,740 for a two-bedroom, $4,020 to $5,990 for a three-bedroom and $5,530 to $8,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 312 road miles (265 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 5 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 Kansas 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 $470 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Overland Park–Sioux City corridor.