Moving from South Dakota to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Sioux Falls and Denver 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 miSioux Falls → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,628+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 390 people moved from South Dakota to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±250), and about 505 went the other way. Between Sioux Falls and Denver 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. 12 movers based in South Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Dakota to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 390 people a year (±250), against about 505 (±428) from Colorado to South Dakota, so Colorado loses about 115 people a year on this exchange. South Dakota is the 44th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | El Paso County | 211 ±328* |
| Minnehaha County | Douglas County | 193 ±285* |
| Pennington County | Larimer County | 191 ±143 |
| Minnehaha County | Larimer County | 119 ±80 |
| Pennington County | Arapahoe County | 85 ±86* |
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.
Sioux Falls to Denver, 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 South Dakota and Colorado.
Cost of moving from South Dakota to Colorado
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 South Dakota to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City to Fort Collins | ~305 mi | 1–3 days | $1,373 – $1,830 | $1,578 – $2,105 |
| Rapid City to Aurora | ~363 mi | 1–3 days | $1,634 – $2,178 | $1,879 – $2,505 |
| Rapid City to Denver | ~365 mi | 1–3 days | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Rapid City to Colorado Springs | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Sioux Falls to Fort Collins | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Sioux Falls to Aurora | ~578 mi | 3–7 days | $2,601 – $3,468 | $2,991 – $3,988 |
| Sioux Falls to Denver | ~584 mi | 3–7 days | $2,628 – $3,504 | $3,022 – $4,030 |
| Sioux Falls to Colorado Springs | ~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 South Dakota
11 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 27 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 17 vehicle inspections (29.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 27 driver inspections (11.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Transfer IncSioux Falls, SD · USDOT 1741852 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Advanced Moving LLCDell Rapids, SD · USDOT 961086 | 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Thomas & Sons Moving Company LLCRapid City, SD · USDOT 2997736 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| ParkerSioux Falls, SD · USDOT 945 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Green's Moving & Storage IncRapid City, SD · USDOT 207599 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Double Duty Movers & Portable StorageAberdeen, SD · USDOT 2251443 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
19 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Dakota, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the South Dakota directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to South Dakota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from South Dakota
South Dakota to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Sioux Falls and Denver, 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 South Dakota and Colorado, distances run from 305 to 620 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Dakota to Colorado take?
Sioux Falls to Denver 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 South Dakota to Colorado?
Yes. A move from South Dakota into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 19 listed movers based in South Dakota, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within South Dakota.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Dakota to Colorado?
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 South Dakota to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 390 people (±250) moved from South Dakota to Colorado that year, against about 505 (±428) from Colorado to South Dakota. That makes South Dakota the 44th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.