Moving from Mississippi to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Sioux Falls it is about 996 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 996 to 1,425 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.
- ~996 miJackson → Sioux Falls
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,482+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
Between Jackson and Sioux Falls it is about 996 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,482 – $5,976 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to South Dakota
At about 996 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,482 – $5,976 for a two-bedroom home and $5,154 – $6,872 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,227 – $4,303; a freight trailer is $2,151 – $2,868.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,034 – $5,378 | $2,904 – $3,872 | $1,936 – $2,582 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,482 – $5,976 | $3,227 – $4,303 | $2,151 – $2,868 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,154 – $6,872 | $3,711 – $4,948 | $2,474 – $3,299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,827 – $7,769 | $4,195 – $5,594 | $2,797 – $3,729 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,723 – $8,964 | $4,841 – $6,454 | $3,227 – $4,303 |
Transport only, for an estimated 996 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Sioux Falls | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Gulfport to Sioux Falls | ~1,169 mi | 3–7 days | $5,261 – $7,014 | $6,050 – $8,066 |
| Jackson to Rapid City | ~1,255 mi | 7–14 days | $5,648 – $7,530 | $6,495 – $8,660 |
| Gulfport to Rapid City | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 996 miles. From our model that is $4,482 – $5,976 for a two-bedroom home and $5,154 – $6,872 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,227 – $4,303 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,151 – $2,868. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Mississippi and South Dakota, distances run from 996 to 1,425 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to South Dakota take?
Jackson to Sioux Falls is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Mississippi to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,151 – $2,868 for a two-bedroom home over 996 miles against $4,482 – $5,976 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,227 – $4,303, splits the difference and gives you days to load.