Sioux City, IA → Baton Rouge, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Baton Rouge

About 1,041 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,390–$6,540, delivery in 3–7 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

1,041 miroad distance
18 h 39 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,390–$6,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux City, Iowa
To: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,041 miles (882 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 39 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination: 196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Sioux City

Moving from Sioux City to Baton Rouge is a long-distance move of roughly 1,041 road miles, heading south from Iowa to Louisiana.

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 $4,390 to $6,540 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 18 h 39 min.

On the Sioux City side there are 61 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,457 in Sioux City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Sioux City to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 1,041 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,760	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,640	$3,210	$3,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,390	$5,360	$6,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,030	$8,570	$10,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,670	$11,790	$14,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,520–$2,150

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

Portable container

$1,950–$2,870

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

Full-service mover

$4,390–$6,540

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Sioux City (origin)

Guntren Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64337
MC: 209119
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51105 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (712) 255-1104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goodwill Of The Great Plains

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 232863
MC: 48109
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51103 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (712) 224-1319 Route Verify on FMCSA

Almlogistiq LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3513339
MC: 1163672
Based in: South Sioux City, NE 68776 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (507) 737-3716 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elvis A Villatoro INC

USDOT: 1569734
MC: 595405
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (712) 202-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shi South LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3400753
MC: 1098621
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51108 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (605) 232-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rod Krahmer Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 777007
MC: 348145
Based in: Dakota City, NE 68731 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (402) 987-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Businesses INC

USDOT: 1932256
MC: 1138974
Based in: Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (712) 938-2029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Action Moving & Storage

USDOT: 299154
MC: 1497813
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51101 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (712) 252-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 61 movers in Sioux City

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1972988
MC: 698068
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 348258
MC: 652592
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1209842
MC: 481164
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3532960
MC: 1176827
Based in: Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1447929
MC: 547179
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT: 2147737
MC: 746991
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4209169
MC: 1628424
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1980694
MC: 701686
Based in: Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge 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 Sioux City to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,920 for a one-bedroom, $4,390 to $6,540 for a two-bedroom, $7,030 to $10,460 for a three-bedroom and $9,670 to $14,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Sioux City?

About 1,041 road miles (882 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 39 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 Iowa into Louisiana 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 Sioux City to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,870. 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 Sioux City–Baton Rouge corridor.