Rapid City, SD → Wichita Falls, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Rapid City to Wichita Falls

About 880 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,170–$6,210, delivery in 2–5 days, 23 carriers on the Rapid City side and 41 in Wichita Falls.

880 miroad distance
15 h 52 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,170–$6,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rapid City, South Dakota
To: Wichita Falls, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 880 miles (746 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 52 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 41 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita Falls → Rapid City

Wichita Falls sits about 880 miles south of Rapid City, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Texas 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 $4,170 to $6,210 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 15 h 52 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 41 around Wichita Falls (13 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 Wichita Falls.

Rapid City has a population of about 80,000 and Wichita Falls about 101,951. The two cities have comparable density (1,357 and 1,421 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Rapid City to Wichita Falls

Full-service estimate for 880 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,670	$2,040	$2,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,170	$5,090	$6,210
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,680	$8,140	$9,940
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,180	$11,200	$13,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$4,170–$6,210

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 Wichita Falls (destination)

De LA Garza Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: De LA Garza Transport LLC

USDOT: 2273309
MC: 776399
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (940) 447-4997 Route Verify on FMCSA

K&d Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3916623
MC: 1447415
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (469) 669-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr04 Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4462195
MC: 1759923
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (909) 953-6862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Active Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4530683
MC: 1796455
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 831-7803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wingfield Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3584268
MC: 1211815
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (940) 224-2073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blj Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4416386
MC: 1735635
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (940) 730-3690 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wichita Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC

USDOT: 518157
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76310 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (940) 217-6812 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&a Reliable Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4037406
MC: 1526938
Based in: Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (940) 232-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 41 movers in Wichita Falls

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 Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,730 for a one-bedroom, $4,170 to $6,210 for a two-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,940 for a three-bedroom and $9,180 to $13,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita Falls from Rapid City?

About 880 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 52 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 Texas 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 Wichita Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Wichita Falls corridor.