Moving from Sioux Falls, SD to Fargo, ND
About 268 miles across a state line, from South Dakota into North 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Fargo, ND covers about 268 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 44 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 268 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,206 – $1,608. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Fargo
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $905 – $1,206 | $651 – $868 | $434 – $579 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,085 – $1,447 | $781 – $1,042 | $521 – $695 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 – $1,608 | $868 – $1,158 | $579 – $772 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 – $1,849 | $999 – $1,331 | $666 – $888 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 – $2,090 | $1,129 – $1,505 | $753 – $1,003 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,809 – $2,412 | $1,302 – $1,737 | $868 – $1,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 268 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, Sioux Falls to Fargo
268 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,340. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,206 to $1,608, 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 Sioux Falls to Fargo
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 44 people a year (±50) moved from Minnehaha County, SD, home to Sioux Falls, to Cass County, ND, home to Fargo. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 173 people a year (±132). Movers from Minnehaha County make up 0.3% of the 15,601 people a year who moved into Cass County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,205 people a year (±613) moving from South Dakota to North Dakota and about 1,850 people a year (±1,046) from North Dakota to South Dakota — a net gain for South Dakota of about 645 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, SD | 2,577 ±528 |
| Pennington County, SD | 1,076 ±362 |
| Clay County, SD | 432 ±184 |
| Brookings County, SD | 355 ±127 |
| Rock County, MN | 343 ±176 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,360 ±915 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 1,187 ±523 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 867 ±422 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 629 ±184 |
| Richland County, ND | 431 ±307 |
Licensed movers at each end
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Sioux Falls (11 counting those licensed only inside South Dakota). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Transfer IncUSDOT 1741852 | Sioux Falls · 4 mi | 8 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 6 |
| ParkerUSDOT 945 | Sioux Falls · 4 mi | 5 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Advanced MovingUSDOT 4509871 | Tea · 10 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Advanced Moving LLCUSDOT 961086 | Dell Rapids · 21 mi | 5 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Jerry's Movers LLCUSDOT 3949161 | Sioux Falls · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Wimps Moving & RelocationUSDOT 4348883 | Sioux Falls · 5 mi | 1 truck | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fargo end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fargo: Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMC (West Fargo, 33 trucks), 5 Star Moving Inc (Fargo, 4 trucks), The Apartment Movers (West Fargo, 3 trucks), Schmidt and Sons Building Movers Inc (Kindred, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Dakota into North 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 Sioux Falls to Fargo
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 268 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Fargo
A local move inside Fargo later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fargo are Bismarck (about 220 mi), Minneapolis (about 250 mi), Saint Paul (about 259 mi).
Other routes from Sioux Falls
All routes from Sioux Falls, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls to Omaha, NE | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Sioux Falls to Lincoln, NE | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Sioux Falls to Minneapolis, MN | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Sioux Falls to Rapid City, SD | ~380 mi | $1,710 – $2,280 |
| Sioux Falls to Wichita, KS | ~473 mi | $2,129 – $2,838 |
| Sioux Falls to Fort Collins, CO | ~554 mi | $2,493 – $3,324 |
| Sioux Falls to Chicago, IL | ~555 mi | $2,498 – $3,330 |
| Sioux Falls to Aurora, CO | ~578 mi | $2,601 – $3,468 |
Also moving to Fargo: from Bismarck, ND, from Minneapolis, MN, from Saint Paul, MN, from Omaha, NE.
Sioux Falls to Fargo moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Fargo?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 268 miles cost about $905 – $1,206 for a studio, $1,206 – $1,608 for a two-bedroom home and $1,387 – $1,849 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sioux Falls to Fargo take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Sioux Falls to Fargo?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $579 – $772 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,206 – $1,608 with full-service movers; a moving container is $868 – $1,158.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Sioux Falls to Fargo?
Yes. Sioux Falls is in South Dakota and Fargo is in North Dakota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Sioux Falls hold it.
How many people move from Sioux Falls to Fargo each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 44 people a year (margin of error ±50) moved from Minnehaha County, which contains Sioux Falls, to Cass County, which contains Fargo.
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.