K & J Trucking INC
- 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
Sioux Falls, SD → Hutchinson, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 452 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,490, delivery in 1–3 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 21 in Hutchinson.
Hutchinson sits about 452 miles south of Sioux Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Kansas that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,020 to $4,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 30 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 21 around Hutchinson (15 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 Hutchinson.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Hutchinson about 40,000. Sioux Falls is considerably denser (2,434 people per square mile versus 1,628), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Kansas does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,830 | $5,890 | $7,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,640 | $8,090 | $9,870 |
$760–$1,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,020–$4,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Hutchinson, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Sturdi Bilt Storage Barns INC
Legal name: Pelkey LLC
Legal name: Titan Always Delivers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,690 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a two-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,180 for a three-bedroom and $6,640 to $9,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 452 road miles (383 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into Kansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $760 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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.
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–Hutchinson corridor.