Moving from South Dakota to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Sioux Falls and New Orleans it is about 1,175 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 909 to 1,414 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.
- ~1,175 miSioux Falls → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,288+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between Sioux Falls and New Orleans it is about 1,175 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,288 – $7,050 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in South Dakota hold interstate authority.
Sioux Falls to New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from South Dakota to Louisiana
At about 1,175 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,288 – $7,050 for a two-bedroom home and $6,081 – $8,108 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,807 – $5,076; a freight trailer is $2,538 – $3,384.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,966 – $5,288 | $2,855 – $3,807 | $1,904 – $2,538 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,759 – $6,345 | $3,426 – $4,568 | $2,284 – $3,046 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,288 – $7,050 | $3,807 – $5,076 | $2,538 – $3,384 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,081 – $8,108 | $4,378 – $5,837 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,874 – $9,165 | $4,949 – $6,599 | $3,299 – $4,399 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,931 – $10,575 | $5,711 – $7,614 | $3,807 – $5,076 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,175 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 Louisiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls to Shreveport | ~909 mi | 3–7 days | $4,091 – $5,454 | $4,704 – $6,272 |
| Rapid City to Shreveport | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Sioux Falls to Baton Rouge | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Sioux Falls to Lafayette | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
| Sioux Falls to New Orleans | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Rapid City to Lafayette | ~1,326 mi | 7–14 days | $5,967 – $7,956 | $6,862 – $9,149 |
| Rapid City to Baton Rouge | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Rapid City to New Orleans | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Sioux Falls and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,175 miles. From our model that is $5,288 – $7,050 for a two-bedroom home and $6,081 – $8,108 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,807 – $5,076 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,538 – $3,384. Across the 8 city pairs we price between South Dakota and Louisiana, distances run from 909 to 1,414 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Dakota to Louisiana take?
Sioux Falls to New Orleans is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Louisiana?
Yes. A move from South Dakota into Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,538 – $3,384 for a two-bedroom home over 1,175 miles against $5,288 – $7,050 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,807 – $5,076, splits the difference and gives you days to load.