Sioux Falls, SD → Marquette, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Marquette

About 591 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,460–$5,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 14 in Marquette.

591 miroad distance
10 h 53 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,460–$5,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
To: Marquette, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 591 miles (501 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 53 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 14 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Marquette → Sioux Falls

Marquette sits about 591 miles northeast of Sioux Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to Michigan that most movers classify as a 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 $3,460 to $5,150 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 10 h 53 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 14 around Marquette (6 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 Marquette.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Marquette about 21,000. Sioux Falls is considerably denser (2,434 people per square mile versus 1,820), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Michigan 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 Marquette

Full-service estimate for 591 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,390	$1,690	$2,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,080	$2,530	$3,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,460	$4,220	$5,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,540	$6,760	$8,250
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,620	$9,290	$11,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$910–$1,280

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

Portable container

$1,550–$2,280

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

Full-service mover

$3,460–$5,150

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

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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 Marquette (destination)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 392011
MC: 857985
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT: 4085603
MC: 1685414
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT: 1130072
MC: 744939
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT: 4286379
Based in: Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2025650
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2365129
MC: 810871
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3142496
MC: 100236
Based in: Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT: 1898154
MC: 682383
Based in: Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,390 to $2,060 for a studio, $2,080 to $3,090 for a one-bedroom, $3,460 to $5,150 for a two-bedroom, $5,540 to $8,250 for a three-bedroom and $7,620 to $11,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Marquette from Sioux Falls?

About 591 road miles (501 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 53 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 Michigan 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 Marquette?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $910 to $1,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,550 to $2,280. 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–Marquette corridor.