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Springfield, MA → Pierre, SD · Cross-country move

Movers from Springfield to Pierre

About 1,652 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,560–$9,760, delivery in 5–10 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 2 in Pierre.

  • 1,652 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,560–$9,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,652 miles (1,400 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination
2 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Pierre → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Pierre is a cross-country move of roughly 1,652 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to South Dakota.

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 $6,560 to $9,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2 around Pierre (2 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 Pierre.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Pierre about 14,000. Springfield is considerably denser (4,888 people per square mile versus 1,082), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Dakota than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Pierre

Full-service estimate for 1,652 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,560 $8,000 $9,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,500 $12,800 $15,620
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,430 $17,600 $21,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,300–$3,240

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

Portable container

$2,490–$3,670

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

Full-service mover

$6,560–$9,760

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1385753
MC
527864
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (413) 579-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
588111
MC
285069
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (860) 668-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
565153
MC
222754
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 225-0249 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086680
MC
69622
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (413) 886-9309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
822415
MC
362564
Based in
Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (860) 680-3356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Affordable Waste Solutions INC

USDOT
2272542
MC
1092581
Based in
Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (413) 244-1943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clark Relocations LLC

USDOT
3733749
MC
1319014
Based in
Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Route Verify on FMCSA

Boomerang

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Boomerang Storage LLC

USDOT
2204901
MC
765077
Based in
Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (413) 535-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Pierre (destination)

Charles Baker Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
234062
MC
210452
Based in
Murdo, SD 57559 (37 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (605) 669-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darrel Hinkle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340535
MC
799203
Based in
Holabird, SD 57540 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (605) 852-2298 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2 movers in Pierre

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Pierre?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,860 for a one-bedroom, $6,560 to $9,760 for a two-bedroom, $10,500 to $15,620 for a three-bedroom and $14,430 to $21,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pierre from Springfield?

About 1,652 road miles (1,400 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Massachusetts into South Dakota 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 Springfield to Pierre?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,300 to $3,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,670. 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 Springfield–Pierre corridor.