Sioux City, IA → Boone, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Boone

About 1,058 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,530–$6,740, delivery in 3–7 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 108 in Boone.

1,058 miroad distance
18 h 57 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,530–$6,7402-bedroom estimate

Photo: Jeremy Mikkola from Boone, NC · CC BY 2.0

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Route summary

From: Sioux City, Iowa
To: Boone, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,058 miles (897 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 57 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination: 108 (84 interstate)

Reverse: Boone → Sioux City

The route from Sioux City, IA to Boone, NC covers roughly 1,058 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,530 to $6,740 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 57 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 108 around Boone (84 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 Boone.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Boone about 19,000. Boone is the denser city (2,991 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 Boone

Full-service estimate for 1,058 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,810	$2,210	$2,690
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,720	$3,310	$4,040
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,530	$5,520	$6,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,250	$8,840	$10,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,960	$12,150	$14,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,170

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$4,530–$6,740

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

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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 Boone (destination)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16348
MC: 192294
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2177 Route Verify on FMCSA

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 16456
MC: 195768
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 264-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1863397
MC: 673860
Based in: Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (828) 264-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3746654
MC: 1328361
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (828) 989-9031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3376451
MC: 1083100
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (828) 964-8667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Robert Herman

USDOT: 1400239
MC: 551813
Based in: Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (828) 297-4526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2442541
Based in: Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (828) 264-2475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 48104
MC: 162035
Based in: Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (828) 725-4259 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 108 movers in Boone

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux City to Boone?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,810 to $2,690 for a studio, $2,720 to $4,040 for a one-bedroom, $4,530 to $6,740 for a two-bedroom, $7,250 to $10,780 for a three-bedroom and $9,960 to $14,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boone from Sioux City?

About 1,058 road miles (897 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 57 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 North Carolina 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 Boone?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,890. 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–Boone corridor.