Rapid City, SD → Olathe, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Olathe

About 664 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,560–$5,300, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 309 in Olathe.

664 miroad distance
12 h 9 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,560–$5,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Olathe, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 664 miles (563 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 9 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Rapid City

Moving from Rapid City to Olathe is a long-distance move of roughly 664 road miles, heading southeast from South Dakota to Kansas.

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 $3,560 to $5,300 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 12 h 9 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 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Olathe about 150,025. Olathe is the denser city (2,283 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 Kansas 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 Olathe

Full-service estimate for 664 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,420	$1,740	$2,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,140	$2,610	$3,180
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,560	$4,340	$5,300
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,700	$6,950	$8,480
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,840	$9,560	$11,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$980–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,610–$2,370

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

Full-service mover

$3,560–$5,300

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 Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transam Trucking INC

USDOT: 315503
MC: 197897
Based in: Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (913) 782-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC

USDOT: 869516
MC: 389505
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (913) 647-0543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3662876
MC: 1267078
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (214) 392-1382 Route Verify on FMCSA

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trans Line LLC

USDOT: 2183286
MC: 758055
Based in: Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (913) 952-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436388
MC: 1119700
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (314) 835-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a two-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a three-bedroom and $7,840 to $11,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Rapid City?

About 664 road miles (563 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 9 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 Kansas 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 Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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–Olathe corridor.