Sioux City, IA → Frederick, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Frederick

About 1,192 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,180–$7,700, delivery in 3–7 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 300 in Frederick.

1,192 miroad distance
21 h 15 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,180–$7,7002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux City, Iowa
To: Frederick, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,192 miles (1,010 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 15 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination: 300 (201 interstate)

Reverse: Frederick → Sioux City

Moving from Sioux City to Frederick is a long-distance move of roughly 1,192 road miles, heading east from Iowa to Maryland.

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 $5,180 to $7,700 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 15 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 300 around Frederick (201 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 Frederick.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Frederick about 85,000. Frederick is the denser city (3,262 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. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Sioux City to Frederick

Full-service estimate for 1,192 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,070	$2,520	$3,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,110	$3,790	$4,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,180	$6,310	$7,700
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,280	$10,100	$12,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,390	$13,890	$16,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,670–$2,360

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

Portable container

$2,080–$3,060

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

Full-service mover

$5,180–$7,700

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 Frederick (destination)

Mint Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2779557
MC: 936752
Based in: Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (443) 836-5232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service Master

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Vintage Cleaning Corp INC

USDOT: 1022130
MC: 664497
Based in: Frederick, MD 21704 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (301) 972-9100 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&m Truck Repair INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1063127
MC: 915561
Based in: Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (301) 668-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stambaugh Pole Buildings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Holler Contracting

USDOT: 1500152
MC: 1089742
Based in: Mount Airy, MD 21771 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (301) 898-8780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramar Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 441070
MC: 241863
Based in: Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (301) 694-3366 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramar Transportation & Logistics Group

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1131819
MC: 460859
Based in: Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (301) 620-1609 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jh Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8211973
MC: 88161384
Based in: New Market, MD 21774 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (240) 888-4905 Route Verify on FMCSA

T Cassidy Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4229009
MC: 1635825
Based in: Frederick, MD 21701 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (443) 742-9459 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 300 movers in Frederick

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
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 Frederick if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,620 for a one-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,700 for a two-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a three-bedroom and $11,390 to $16,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Frederick from Sioux City?

About 1,192 road miles (1,010 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 15 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 Maryland 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 Frederick?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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–Frederick corridor.