St. George, UT → Sioux City, IA · Long-distance move
About 1,161 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,900–$7,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 70 carriers on the St. George side and 61 in Sioux City.
Moving from St. George to Sioux City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,161 road miles, heading northeast from Utah to Iowa.
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 $4,900 to $7,290 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 20 h 43 min.
On the St. George side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.
St. George has a population of about 108,713 and Sioux City about 85,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,215 and 1,457 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Utah, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,970 | $7,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,770 | $13,140 | $16,030 |
$1,640–$2,320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,060–$3,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,900–$7,290
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,370 for a one-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,290 for a two-bedroom, $7,830 to $11,660 for a three-bedroom and $10,770 to $16,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,161 road miles (984 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 43 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah into Iowa 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 $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,020. 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 St. George–Sioux City corridor.