Moving from Ohio to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Sioux Falls it is about 873 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 796 to 1,306 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.
- ~873 miColumbus → Sioux Falls
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,929+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Ohio to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±179), and about 599 went the other way. Between Columbus and Sioux Falls it is about 873 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,929 – $5,238 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±179), against about 599 (±864) from South Dakota to Ohio, so South Dakota loses about 599 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 36th-largest of the 38 states sending people to South Dakota; South Dakota took in about 22,709 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Lincoln County | 111 ±154* |
| Fairfield County | Pennington County | 25 ±43* |
| Wood County | Minnehaha County | 22 ±37* |
| Lorain County | Minnehaha County | 17 ±27* |
| Jefferson County | Pennington County | 17 ±27* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Ohio to South Dakota
At about 873 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,929 – $5,238 for a two-bedroom home and $4,518 – $6,024 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,829 – $3,771; a freight trailer is $1,886 – $2,514.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,946 – $3,929 | $2,121 – $2,829 | $1,414 – $1,886 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,536 – $4,714 | $2,546 – $3,394 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,929 – $5,238 | $2,829 – $3,771 | $1,886 – $2,514 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,518 – $6,024 | $3,253 – $4,337 | $2,169 – $2,891 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,107 – $6,809 | $3,677 – $4,903 | $2,451 – $3,269 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,893 – $7,857 | $4,243 – $5,657 | $2,829 – $3,771 |
Transport only, for an estimated 873 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo to Sioux Falls | ~796 mi | 3–7 days | $3,582 – $4,776 | $4,119 – $5,492 |
| Dayton to Sioux Falls | ~812 mi | 3–7 days | $3,654 – $4,872 | $4,202 – $5,603 |
| Cincinnati to Sioux Falls | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Columbus to Sioux Falls | ~873 mi | 3–7 days | $3,929 – $5,238 | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Cleveland to Sioux Falls | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Akron to Sioux Falls | ~926 mi | 3–7 days | $4,167 – $5,556 | $4,792 – $6,389 |
| Toledo to Rapid City | ~1,176 mi | 3–7 days | $5,292 – $7,056 | $6,086 – $8,114 |
| Dayton to Rapid City | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Cincinnati to Rapid City | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Columbus to Rapid City | ~1,252 mi | 7–14 days | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Cleveland to Rapid City | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| Akron to Rapid City | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 873 miles. From our model that is $3,929 – $5,238 for a two-bedroom home and $4,518 – $6,024 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,829 – $3,771 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,886 – $2,514. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Ohio and South Dakota, distances run from 796 to 1,306 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to South Dakota take?
Columbus to Sioux Falls is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Ohio to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Ohio into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,886 – $2,514 for a two-bedroom home over 873 miles against $3,929 – $5,238 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,829 – $3,771, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±179) moved from Ohio to South Dakota that year, against about 599 (±864) from South Dakota to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 36th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.