Moving from Sioux Falls, SD to Fort Collins, CO
About 554 miles across a state line, from South Dakota into Colorado, 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 Fort Collins, CO covers about 554 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,493 – $3,324 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 119 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 554 miles between South Dakota and Colorado, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,493 – $3,324 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,870 – $2,493 | $1,346 – $1,795 | $897 – $1,197 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,244 – $2,992 | $1,615 – $2,154 | $1,077 – $1,436 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,493 – $3,324 | $1,795 – $2,393 | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,867 – $3,823 | $2,064 – $2,752 | $1,376 – $1,835 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,241 – $4,321 | $2,333 – $3,111 | $1,556 – $2,074 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,740 – $4,986 | $2,692 – $3,590 | $1,795 – $2,393 |
Transport only, for an estimated 554 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 Fort Collins
554 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,770. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,493 to $3,324, 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 Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 119 people a year (±80) moved from Minnehaha County, SD, home to Sioux Falls, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Minnehaha County make up 0.4% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 390 people a year (±250) moving from South Dakota to Colorado and about 505 people a year (±428) from Colorado to South Dakota — a net gain for South Dakota of about 115 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 |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 3,062 ±636 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,984 ±600 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,788 ±585 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,723 ±498 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 1,381 ±310 |
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 Fort Collins end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Collins: Exodus Moving Storage Inc (Johnstown, 27 trucks), Skyline Moving Company LLC (Loveland, 12 trucks), Golden Van Lines Incorporated (Longmont, 12 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Fort Collins, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Dakota into Colorado, 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 Fort Collins
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 554 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Collins
A local move inside Fort Collins later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Fort Collins are Cheyenne (about 50 mi), Denver (about 65 mi), Aurora (about 66 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 Fargo, ND | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| 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 Chicago, IL | ~555 mi | $2,498 – $3,330 |
| Sioux Falls to Aurora, CO | ~578 mi | $2,601 – $3,468 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Sioux Falls to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 554 miles cost about $1,870 – $2,493 for a studio, $2,493 – $3,324 for a two-bedroom home and $2,867 – $3,823 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sioux Falls to Fort Collins take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Sioux Falls to Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,197 – $1,596 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,493 – $3,324 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,795 – $2,393.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Sioux Falls to Fort Collins?
Yes. Sioux Falls is in South Dakota and Fort Collins is in Colorado, 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 Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 119 people a year (margin of error ±80) moved from Minnehaha County, which contains Sioux Falls, to Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins.
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.