Rapid City, SD → Stillwater, OK · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Stillwater

About 752 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,750–$5,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 40 in Stillwater.

752 miroad distance
13 h 40 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,750–$5,5702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Road distance: ≈ 752 miles (637 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 40 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 40 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Stillwater → Rapid City

Stillwater sits about 752 miles southeast of Rapid City, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Oklahoma 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 $3,750 to $5,570 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 13 h 40 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 40 around Stillwater (23 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 Stillwater.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Stillwater about 49,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,357 and 1,625 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Oklahoma 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 Stillwater

Full-service estimate for 752 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,750	$4,570	$5,570
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,000	$7,310	$8,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,240	$10,050	$12,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,070–$1,510

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

Portable container

$1,690–$2,490

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

Full-service mover

$3,750–$5,570

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Stillwater (destination)

Furman Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 198165
MC: 156695
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (405) 880-1969 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boxpine Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8842629
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74076 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (405) 479-7338 Verify on FMCSA

Dr Graham Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1230871
MC: 722595
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (405) 714-0091 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccq Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3990182
MC: 1496667
Based in: Perkins, OK 74059 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (206) 972-4852 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & E Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeffrey Baker Ii

USDOT: 2053734
MC: 719133
Based in: Glencoe, OK 74032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (405) 714-7823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stillwater Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 754080
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (405) 372-0577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheeldock LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2205691
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74075 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (405) 742-8080 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Of Stillwater

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tfs Management LLC

USDOT: 1469745
Based in: Stillwater, OK 74074 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (405) 533-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Stillwater

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Stillwater if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,570 for a two-bedroom, $6,000 to $8,920 for a three-bedroom and $8,240 to $12,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Stillwater from Rapid City?

About 752 road miles (637 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 40 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 Oklahoma 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 Stillwater?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,070 to $1,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,690 to $2,490. 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–Stillwater corridor.