Moab, UT

Sioux City, IA → Moab, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Moab

About 875 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 1 in Moab.

  • 875 miroad distance
  • 15 h 47 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,200–$6,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 875 miles (741 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 47 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination
1 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Moab → Sioux City

Moving from Sioux City to Moab is a long-distance move of roughly 875 road miles, heading west from Iowa to Utah.

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 $4,200 to $6,260 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 47 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 1 around Moab (1 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 Moab.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Moab about 5,000. Sioux City is considerably denser (1,457 people per square mile versus 1,118), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Utah 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 Moab

Full-service estimate for 875 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,680 $2,050 $2,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,520 $3,080 $3,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,200 $5,130 $6,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,730 $8,200 $10,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,250 $11,280 $13,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,200–$6,260

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

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

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

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

Hometown Mobility

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

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
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

All 61 movers in Sioux City

Near Moab (destination)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,260 for a two-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a three-bedroom and $9,250 to $13,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Moab from Sioux City?

About 875 road miles (741 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 47 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 Iowa into Utah 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 Moab?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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–Moab corridor.