Pierre, SD → Johnson City, TN · Long-distance move

Movers from Pierre to Johnson City

About 1,289 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,070–$7,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 93 in Johnson City.

1,289 miroad distance
22 h 55 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,070–$7,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pierre, South Dakota
To: Johnson City, Tennessee
Road distance: ≈ 1,289 miles (1,092 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 55 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → Pierre

Johnson City sits about 1,289 miles southeast of Pierre, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Tennessee 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 $5,070 to $7,550 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 22 h 55 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 93 around Johnson City (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 Johnson City.

Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Johnson City about 74,000. Johnson City is the denser city (1,633 people per square mile versus 1,082 in Pierre), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Pierre to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 1,289 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,470	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,040	$3,710	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,070	$6,190	$7,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,120	$9,900	$12,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,160	$13,610	$16,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,510

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

Portable container

$2,170–$3,190

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

Full-service mover

$5,070–$7,550

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

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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 Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 701359
MC: 66967
Based in: Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT: 3545701
MC: 136488
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2382126
MC: 818191
Based in: Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 763762
MC: 343871
Based in: Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1577982
MC: 598650
Based in: Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3981761
MC: 1491041
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1411363
MC: 534652
Based in: Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2917922
MC: 1072695
Based in: Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pierre to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,550 for a two-bedroom, $8,120 to $12,080 for a three-bedroom and $11,160 to $16,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from Pierre?

About 1,289 road miles (1,092 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 55 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 Tennessee 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 Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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–Johnson City corridor.