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

Movers from Rapid City to Warren

About 1,202 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 780 in Warren.

1,202 miroad distance
21 h 25 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,920–$7,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Warren, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 1,202 miles (1,019 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 25 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 780 (334 interstate)

Reverse: Warren → Rapid City

The route from Rapid City, SD to Warren, MI covers roughly 1,202 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,920 to $7,320 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 21 h 25 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 780 around Warren (334 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 Warren.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Warren about 137,138. Warren is the denser city (4,052 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 Warren

Full-service estimate for 1,202 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,970	$2,400	$2,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,950	$3,600	$4,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,920	$6,000	$7,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,870	$9,600	$11,710
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,820	$13,200	$16,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,320

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 Warren (destination)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT: 3097519
Based in: Clinton Township, MI 48038 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT: 1162977
MC: 468507
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3171509
MC: 118718
Based in: Warren, MI 48093 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465324
MC: 852043
Based in: Harrison Township, MI 48045 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3091915
MC: 72427
Based in: Dearborn, MI 48126 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 82 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (248) 214-1745 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1339068
MC: 515593
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1556061
MC: 578193
Based in: Warren, MI 48091 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 780 movers in Warren

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a two-bedroom, $7,870 to $11,710 for a three-bedroom and $10,820 to $16,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Warren from Rapid City?

About 1,202 road miles (1,019 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 25 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 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 Warren?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. 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–Warren corridor.