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Pierre, SD → Key West, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Pierre to Key West

About 2,030 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 2 carriers on the Pierre side and 7 in Key West.

  • 2,030 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,600–$9,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,030 miles (1,720 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Key West → Pierre

The route from Pierre, SD to Key West, FL covers roughly 2,030 miles by road, a southeast-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 $6,600 to $9,820 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

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 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.

Pierre has a population of about 14,000 and Key West about 25,000. Key West is the denser city (4,723 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 Key West

Full-service estimate for 2,030 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,560 $12,880 $15,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,520 $17,700 $21,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,840–$4,000

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,160

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

Full-service mover

$6,600–$9,820

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 Key West (destination)

Drn Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
966624
MC
450645
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (305) 295-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willyxpress

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4461851
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (786) 929-8069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arnolds Towing

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC

USDOT
1071009
MC
774847
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (305) 296-3832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scott Bros

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1293230
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (305) 296-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Lakes Haulers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3344859
MC
1068265
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (989) 448-6505 Route Verify on FMCSA

B And B Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1364477
Based in
Cud Joe Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (305) 795-1515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Michael Torres

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Box And Go

USDOT
2938012
MC
993105
Based in
Summrlnd Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (732) 618-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Key West

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pierre to Key West?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a two-bedroom, $10,560 to $15,710 for a three-bedroom and $14,520 to $21,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Key West from Pierre?

About 2,030 road miles (1,720 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 South Dakota into Florida 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 Key West?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,840 to $4,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,160. 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–Key West corridor.