Moving from South Dakota to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Sioux Falls and Minneapolis it is about 231 miles and about 4 hours; the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 231 to 623 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.
- ~231 miSioux Falls → Minneapolis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,040+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 2,736 people moved from South Dakota to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±776), and about 3,987 went the other way. Between Sioux Falls and Minneapolis it is about 231 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,040 – $1,386 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in South Dakota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Dakota to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,736 people a year (±776), against about 3,987 (±1,253) from Minnesota to South Dakota, so Minnesota loses about 1,251 people a year on this exchange. South Dakota is the 12th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | Rock County | 343 ±176 |
| Minnehaha County | Pipestone County | 328 ±208 |
| Minnehaha County | Dakota County | 226 ±252* |
| Minnehaha County | Hennepin County | 212 ±110 |
| Pennington County | Clay County | 177 ±196* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from South Dakota to Minnesota
At about 231 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $748 – $998; a freight trailer is $499 – $665.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 – $1,040 | $561 – $748 | $374 – $499 |
| 1 bedroom | $936 – $1,247 | $674 – $898 | $449 – $599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 – $1,386 | $748 – $998 | $499 – $665 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 – $1,594 | $861 – $1,148 | $574 – $765 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,351 – $1,802 | $973 – $1,297 | $649 – $865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,559 – $2,079 | $1,123 – $1,497 | $748 – $998 |
Transport only, for an estimated 231 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 Minnesota
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 Minneapolis | ~231 mi | 1–3 days | $1,040 – $1,386 | $1,195 – $1,594 |
| Sioux Falls to Saint Paul | ~238 mi | 1–3 days | $1,071 – $1,428 | $1,232 – $1,642 |
| Sioux Falls to Rochester | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Rapid City to Minneapolis | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Rapid City to Saint Paul | ~586 mi | 3–7 days | $2,637 – $3,516 | $3,033 – $4,043 |
| Rapid City to Rochester | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Dakota to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Sioux Falls and Minneapolis, the distance is about 231 miles. From our model that is $1,040 – $1,386 for a two-bedroom home and $1,195 – $1,594 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $748 – $998 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $499 – $665. Across the 6 city pairs we price between South Dakota and Minnesota, distances run from 231 to 623 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Dakota to Minnesota take?
Sioux Falls to Minneapolis is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for South Dakota to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from South Dakota into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $499 – $665 for a two-bedroom home over 231 miles against $1,040 – $1,386 with full-service movers. A container, about $748 – $998, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Dakota to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,736 people (±776) moved from South Dakota to Minnesota that year, against about 3,987 (±1,253) from Minnesota to South Dakota. That makes South Dakota the 12th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.