Moving from Colorado to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Sioux Falls it is about 584 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 305 to 620 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.
- ~584 miDenver → Sioux Falls
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,628+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 505 people moved from Colorado to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±428), and about 390 went the other way. Between Denver and Sioux Falls it is about 584 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,628 – $3,504 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 505 people a year (±428), against about 390 (±250) from South Dakota to Colorado, so South Dakota gains about 115 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 14th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder County | Minnehaha County | 84 ±91* |
| Douglas County | Minnehaha County | 81 ±100* |
| Eagle County | Lincoln County | 78 ±123* |
| Arapahoe County | Davison County | 74 ±103* |
| Weld County | Pennington County | 71 ±79* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Colorado to South Dakota
At about 584 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,628 – $3,504 for a two-bedroom home and $3,022 – $4,030 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,892 – $2,523; a freight trailer is $1,261 – $1,682.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,971 – $2,628 | $1,419 – $1,892 | $946 – $1,261 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,365 – $3,154 | $1,703 – $2,271 | $1,135 – $1,514 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,628 – $3,504 | $1,892 – $2,523 | $1,261 – $1,682 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,022 – $4,030 | $2,176 – $2,901 | $1,451 – $1,934 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,416 – $4,555 | $2,460 – $3,280 | $1,640 – $2,186 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,942 – $5,256 | $2,838 – $3,784 | $1,892 – $2,523 |
Transport only, for an estimated 584 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 Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Rapid City | ~305 mi | 1–3 days | $1,373 – $1,830 | $1,578 – $2,105 |
| Aurora to Rapid City | ~363 mi | 1–3 days | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,879 – $2,505 |
| Denver to Rapid City | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Colorado Springs to Rapid City | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Fort Collins to Sioux Falls | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Aurora to Sioux Falls | ~578 mi | 3–7 days | $2,601 – $3,468 | $2,991 – $3,988 |
| Denver to Sioux Falls | ~584 mi | 3–7 days | $2,628 – $3,504 | $3,022 – $4,030 |
| Colorado Springs to Sioux Falls | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 584 miles. From our model that is $2,628 – $3,504 for a two-bedroom home and $3,022 – $4,030 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,892 – $2,523 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,261 – $1,682. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Colorado and South Dakota, distances run from 305 to 620 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to South Dakota take?
Denver to Sioux Falls is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Colorado into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,261 – $1,682 for a two-bedroom home over 584 miles against $2,628 – $3,504 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,892 – $2,523, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 505 people (±428) moved from Colorado to South Dakota that year, against about 390 (±250) from South Dakota to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 14th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.