Moving from Minnesota to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Sioux Falls it is about 231 miles and about 4 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 231 to 623 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.
- ~231 miMinneapolis → Sioux Falls
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,040+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 3,987 people moved from Minnesota to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,253), and about 2,736 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Sioux Falls it is about 231 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,040 – $1,386 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,987 people a year (±1,253), against about 2,736 (±776) from South Dakota to Minnesota, so South Dakota gains about 1,251 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota sends more people to South Dakota than any other state; South Dakota took in about 22,709 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Lincoln County | 267 ±167 |
| Yellow Medicine County | Yankton County | 238 ±231 |
| Hennepin County | Minnehaha County | 196 ±132 |
| Big Stone County | Grant County | 161 ±166* |
| Rice County | Hughes County | 145 ±216* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to South Dakota
At about 231 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $748 – $998; a freight trailer is $499 – $665.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 – $1,040 | $561 – $748 | $374 – $499 |
| 1 bedroom | $936 – $1,247 | $674 – $898 | $449 – $599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,386 | $748 – $998 | $499 – $665 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 – $1,594 | $861 – $1,148 | $574 – $765 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,351 – $1,802 | $973 – $1,297 | $649 – $865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 231 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 Minnesota to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Sioux Falls | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Saint Paul to Sioux Falls | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Rochester to Sioux Falls | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Minneapolis to Rapid City | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Saint Paul to Rapid City | ~586 mi | 3–7 days | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Rochester to Rapid City | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 231 miles. From our model that is $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $748 – $998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $499 – $665. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and South Dakota, distances run from 231 to 623 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to South Dakota take?
Minneapolis to Sioux Falls is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $499 – $665 for a two-bedroom home over 231 miles against $1,040 – $1,386 with full-service movers. A container, about $748 – $998, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,987 people (±1,253) moved from Minnesota to South Dakota that year, against about 2,736 (±776) from South Dakota to Minnesota. No other state sends more people to South Dakota.