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Pierre, SD → Frankfort, KY · Long-distance move

Movers from Pierre to Frankfort

About 1,070 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,480–$6,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 50 in Frankfort.

  • 1,070 miroad distance
  • 19 h 9 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,480–$6,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,070 miles (907 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 9 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
50 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Frankfort → Pierre

Frankfort sits about 1,070 miles southeast of Pierre, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Kentucky that most movers classify as a 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 $4,480 to $6,670 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 19 h 9 min.

On the Pierre side there are 2 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 50 around Frankfort (22 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 Frankfort.

Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Frankfort about 29,000. Frankfort is the denser city (1,936 people per square mile versus 1,082 in Pierre), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Kentucky does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pierre to Frankfort

Full-service estimate for 1,070 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,190 $2,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,480 $5,470 $6,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,180 $8,750 $10,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,870 $12,030 $14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,970–$2,900

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

Full-service mover

$4,480–$6,670

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 Pierre (origin)

Charles Baker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
234062
MC
210452
Based in
Murdo, SD 57559 (37 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (605) 669-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darrel Hinkle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340535
MC
799203
Based in
Holabird, SD 57540 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (605) 852-2298 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2 movers in Pierre

Near Frankfort (destination)

Interstate Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892639
MC
731059
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (888) 366-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmickle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
724673
MC
331986
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (859) 873-9570 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3892955
MC
1431818
Based in
Stamping Grand, KY 40379 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (859) 536-3784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048608
MC
48647
Based in
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (605) 929-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2867908
MC
961069
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (859) 208-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

R&ck Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3976848
MC
1487757
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (502) 320-6093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tws Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4156387
MC
1596530
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (859) 242-6881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Syga Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337559
MC
1694350
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (786) 918-7215 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Frankfort

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pierre to Frankfort?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a three-bedroom and $9,870 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Frankfort from Pierre?

About 1,070 road miles (907 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 9 min.

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 South Dakota into Kentucky 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 Pierre to Frankfort?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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 Pierre–Frankfort corridor.