Sioux Falls, SD → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Great Falls

About 891 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,240–$6,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 28 in Great Falls.

891 miroad distance
16 h 4 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,240–$6,3102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
To: Great Falls, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 891 miles (755 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 4 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → Sioux Falls

Moving from Sioux Falls to Great Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 891 road miles, heading northwest from South Dakota to Montana.

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 $4,240 to $6,310 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 16 h 4 min.

On the Sioux Falls side there are 79 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Great Falls about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,434 and 2,613 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 891 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,700	$2,070	$2,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,550	$3,110	$3,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,240	$5,180	$6,310
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,790	$8,280	$10,100
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,340	$11,390	$13,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,240–$6,310

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 Sioux Falls (origin)

K & J Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 171766
MC: 146600
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 132 trucks, 149 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 332-5531 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dakota Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 492947
MC: 255930
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (605) 338-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rude Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1391
MC: 64732
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 335-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silver Creek Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3093770
MC: 73394
Based in: Chancellor, SD 57015 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (605) 647-1380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lloyd Bultsma Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 692522
MC: 320802
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (605) 759-2247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sioux Steel Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 66163
MC: 488257
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (605) 650-0342 Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1741852
MC: 637914
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (605) 333-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mueller Pallets LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 776880
MC: 412614
Based in: Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (605) 368-2440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 79 movers in Sioux Falls

Near Great Falls (destination)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 877828
MC: 297732
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3267561
MC: 1031004
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30168
MC: 46313
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1081377
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1232316
MC: 486062
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT: 561051
MC: 274909
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 602751
MC: 290282
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3742363
MC: 1325255
Based in: Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Great 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.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Great Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,700 to $2,530 for a studio, $2,550 to $3,790 for a one-bedroom, $4,240 to $6,310 for a two-bedroom, $6,790 to $10,100 for a three-bedroom and $9,340 to $13,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from Sioux Falls?

About 891 road miles (755 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 4 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 Montana 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 Falls to Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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 Falls–Great Falls corridor.