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 → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move
About 865 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 25 in Santa Fe.
Moving from Sioux Falls to Santa Fe is a long-distance move of roughly 865 road miles, heading southwest from South Dakota to New Mexico.
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 $4,050 to $6,030 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 37 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 25 around Santa Fe (11 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 Santa Fe.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Sioux Falls is considerably denser (2,434 people per square mile versus 1,675), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that New Mexico 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 | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,480 | $7,910 | $9,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,910 | $10,870 | $13,260 |
$1,190–$1,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,050–$6,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Santa Fe, NM. 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: Tmt Santa Fe LLC
Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC
Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC
Legal name: Art Handlers LTD
Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon
Legal name: Frank Gonzales
Legal name: Donald R Wilson
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,910 to $13,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 865 road miles (733 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 37 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into New Mexico 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 $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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–Santa Fe corridor.