Moving from Arizona to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Sioux Falls it is about 1,260 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,011 to 1,282 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,260 miPhoenix → Sioux Falls
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,670+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 329 people moved from Arizona to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±296), and about 1,674 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Sioux Falls it is about 1,260 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,670 – $7,560 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 329 people a year (±296), against about 1,674 (±870) from South Dakota to Arizona, so South Dakota loses about 1,345 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 19th-largest of the 38 states sending people to South Dakota; South Dakota took in about 22,709 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Coconino County | Pennington County | 51 ±84* |
| Mohave County | Roberts County | 36 ±52* |
| Pinal County | Pennington County | 30 ±50* |
| Maricopa County | Jackson County | 28 ±30* |
| Maricopa County | Minnehaha County | 27 ±42* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Sioux Falls, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Arizona to South Dakota
At about 1,260 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,670 – $7,560 for a two-bedroom home and $6,521 – $8,694 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,082 – $5,443; a freight trailer is $2,722 – $3,629.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,253 – $5,670 | $3,062 – $4,082 | $2,041 – $2,722 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,103 – $6,804 | $3,674 – $4,899 | $2,449 – $3,266 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,670 – $7,560 | $4,082 – $5,443 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,521 – $8,694 | $4,695 – $6,260 | $3,130 – $4,173 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,371 – $9,828 | $5,307 – $7,076 | $3,538 – $4,717 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,505 – $11,340 | $6,124 – $8,165 | $4,082 – $5,443 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,260 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale to Rapid City | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Mesa to Rapid City | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Gilbert to Rapid City | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Tempe to Rapid City | ~1,019 mi | 3–7 days | $4,586 – $6,114 | $5,273 – $7,031 |
| Phoenix to Rapid City | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Chandler to Rapid City | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Tucson to Rapid City | ~1,073 mi | 3–7 days | $4,829 – $6,438 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
| Mesa to Sioux Falls | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Scottsdale to Sioux Falls | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Gilbert to Sioux Falls | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
| Tempe to Sioux Falls | ~1,257 mi | 7–14 days | $5,657 – $7,542 | $6,505 – $8,673 |
| Chandler to Sioux Falls | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Phoenix to Sioux Falls | ~1,260 mi | 7–14 days | $5,670 – $7,560 | $6,521 – $8,694 |
| Tucson to Sioux Falls | ~1,282 mi | 7–14 days | $5,769 – $7,692 | $6,634 – $8,846 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the South Dakota end, 19 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Dakota, moving costs in South Dakota, or the reverse trip, South Dakota to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 1,260 miles. From our model that is $5,670 – $7,560 for a two-bedroom home and $6,521 – $8,694 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,082 – $5,443 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,722 – $3,629. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and South Dakota, distances run from 1,011 to 1,282 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to South Dakota take?
Phoenix to Sioux Falls is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Arizona into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,722 – $3,629 for a two-bedroom home over 1,260 miles against $5,670 – $7,560 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,082 – $5,443, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 329 people (±296) moved from Arizona to South Dakota that year, against about 1,674 (±870) from South Dakota to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 19th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.