Moving from Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls, SD
About 1,118 miles across a state line, from New York into South Dakota, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls, SD covers about 1,118 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 1,118 miles between New York and South Dakota, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,031 – $6,708 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Rochester to Sioux Falls
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,773 – $5,031 | $2,717 – $3,622 | $1,811 – $2,415 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,528 – $6,037 | $3,260 – $4,347 | $2,173 – $2,898 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,031 – $6,708 | $3,622 – $4,830 | $2,415 – $3,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,786 – $7,714 | $4,166 – $5,554 | $2,777 – $3,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,540 – $8,720 | $4,709 – $6,279 | $3,139 – $4,186 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,547 – $10,062 | $5,433 – $7,245 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,118 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Rochester to Sioux Falls
1,118 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,590. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,031 to $6,708, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Rochester to Sioux Falls
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Monroe County, NY to Minnehaha County, SD, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Monroe County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 744 people a year (±712) moving from New York to South Dakota and about 0 people a year (±220) from South Dakota to New York — a net gain for South Dakota of about 744 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, NY | 2,036 ±439 |
| Ontario County, NY | 1,913 ±471 |
| New York County, NY | 1,711 ±559 |
| Nassau County, NY | 1,512 ±497 |
| Erie County, NY | 1,397 ±273 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, SD | 2,871 ±671 |
| Brookings County, SD | 678 ±242 |
| Pennington County, SD | 647 ±295 |
| Brown County, SD | 371 ±208 |
| Clay County, SD | 342 ±153 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Rochester (41 counting those licensed only inside New York). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 28 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Brothers Moving IncUSDOT 1203584 | Rochester · 6 mi | 19 trucks | 9 | 60.0% of 5 |
| Dumbo Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1543241 | Rochester · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 20 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Interior Moving Services IncUSDOT 1498819 | Rochester · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Joe's MovingUSDOT 2643923 | Rochester · 0 mi | 4 trucks | 9 | 11.1% of 9 |
| E-Z Movers IncUSDOT 495911 | Rochester · 4 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bauer & Son MovingUSDOT 348429 | Rochester · 4 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Sioux Falls end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Sioux Falls: Nationwide Transfer Inc (Sioux Falls, 8 trucks), Parker (Sioux Falls, 5 trucks), Advanced Moving (Tea, 5 trucks), Advanced Moving LLC (Dell Rapids, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from New York into South Dakota, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Rochester to Sioux Falls
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,118 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Sioux Falls
A local move inside Sioux Falls later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Sioux Falls are Omaha (about 190 mi), Lincoln (about 221 mi), Minneapolis (about 231 mi).
Other routes from Rochester
All routes from Rochester, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Buffalo, NY | ~78 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Syracuse, NY | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Rochester to Utica, NY | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Rochester to Schenectady, NY | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Rochester to Albany, NY | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Rochester to Pittsburgh, PA | ~262 mi | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| Rochester to Cleveland, OH | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Rochester to Mount Vernon, NY | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
Also moving to Sioux Falls: from Omaha, NE, from Minneapolis, MN, from Saint Paul, MN, from Des Moines, IA.
Rochester to Sioux Falls moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,118 miles cost about $3,773 – $5,031 for a studio, $5,031 – $6,708 for a two-bedroom home and $5,786 – $7,714 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,415 – $3,220 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,031 – $6,708 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,622 – $4,830.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rochester, NY to Sioux Falls?
Yes. Rochester is in New York and Sioux Falls is in South Dakota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Rochester hold it.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.