Rapid City, SD → Marquette, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Marquette

About 928 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,270–$6,350, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 14 in Marquette.

928 miroad distance
16 h 42 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,270–$6,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Marquette, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 928 miles (786 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 42 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 14 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Marquette → Rapid City

Marquette sits about 928 miles east of Rapid City, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Michigan 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 $4,270 to $6,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 42 min.

On the Rapid City side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 14 around Marquette (6 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 Marquette.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Marquette about 21,000. Marquette is the denser city (1,820 people per square mile versus 1,357 in Rapid City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Rapid City to Marquette

Full-service estimate for 928 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,710	$2,080	$2,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,560	$3,120	$3,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,270	$5,200	$6,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,830	$8,320	$10,160
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,390	$11,450	$13,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,980

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,720

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

Full-service mover

$4,270–$6,350

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Rapid City (origin)

The Moving Guys LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3199241
MC: 160684
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (605) 877-2258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northwestern Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 159450
MC: 142617
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 342-1460 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Central Supply INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 126865
MC: 158116
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 343-5486 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 207599
MC: 146767
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1981

Call (605) 342-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dakota Express Transportation INC

USDOT: 379471
MC: 226380
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (605) 341-5458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2997736
MC: 22439
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57702 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (605) 787-3871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aces And Eights Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3232950
MC: 1013972
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (612) 406-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

D & D Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4017443
MC: 1514392
Based in: Rapid City, SD 57701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (605) 858-4772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Rapid City

Near Marquette (destination)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 392011
MC: 857985
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT: 4085603
MC: 1685414
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT: 1130072
MC: 744939
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT: 4286379
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2025650
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2365129
MC: 810871
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3142496
MC: 100236
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT: 1898154
MC: 682383
Based in: Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rapid City to Marquette?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,810 for a one-bedroom, $4,270 to $6,350 for a two-bedroom, $6,830 to $10,160 for a three-bedroom and $9,390 to $13,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Marquette from Rapid City?

About 928 road miles (786 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Rapid City to Marquette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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 Rapid City–Marquette corridor.