Sioux Falls, SD → Rockville, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux Falls to Rockville

About 1,249 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,370–$7,990, delivery in 3–7 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 526 in Rockville.

1,249 miroad distance
22 h 14 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,370–$7,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
To: Rockville, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,249 miles (1,059 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 14 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 79 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 526 (327 interstate)

Reverse: Rockville → Sioux Falls

Moving from Sioux Falls to Rockville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,249 road miles, heading east from South Dakota 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 $5,370 to $7,990 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 22 h 14 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 526 around Rockville (327 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 Rockville.

Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Rockville about 68,000. Rockville is the denser city (4,947 people per square mile versus 2,434 in Sioux Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland 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 Rockville

Full-service estimate for 1,249 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,150	$2,620	$3,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,220	$3,930	$4,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,370	$6,550	$7,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,590	$10,480	$12,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,820	$14,410	$17,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,730–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,130–$3,140

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

Full-service mover

$5,370–$7,990

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 Rockville (destination)

Moyer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Moyer & Sons INC

USDOT: 222787
MC: 147853
Based in: Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (301) 869-3896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588170
MC: 1214409
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mint Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3733020
MC: 1318498
Based in: Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (227) 224-8800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morton'S Towing & Recovery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1064316
MC: 962150
Based in: Clarksburg, MD 20871 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (301) 330-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 526 movers in Rockville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,790 for a one-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a two-bedroom, $8,590 to $12,790 for a three-bedroom and $11,820 to $17,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rockville from Sioux Falls?

About 1,249 road miles (1,059 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 14 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 South Dakota 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 Falls to Rockville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,140. 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–Rockville corridor.