Moving from Sioux Falls, SD to Omaha, NE
About 190 miles across a state line, from South Dakota into Nebraska, 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 Omaha, NE covers about 190 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 104 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 190 miles, about 3 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 $855 – $1,140. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Sioux Falls to Omaha
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $641 – $855 | $462 – $616 | $308 – $410 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 – $1,026 | $554 – $739 | $369 – $492 |
| 2 bedrooms | $855 – $1,140 | $616 – $821 | $410 – $547 |
| 3 bedrooms | $983 – $1,311 | $708 – $944 | $472 – $629 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,112 – $1,482 | $800 – $1,067 | $534 – $711 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,283 – $1,710 | $923 – $1,231 | $616 – $821 |
Transport only, for an estimated 190 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 Omaha
190 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $950. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $855 to $1,140, 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 Omaha
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 104 people a year (±66) moved from Minnehaha County, SD, home to Sioux Falls, to Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha. Going the other way: about 133 people a year (±132). Movers from Minnehaha County make up 0.4% of the 27,426 people a year who moved into Douglas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,055 people a year (±2,381) moving from South Dakota to Nebraska and about 2,275 people a year (±950) from Nebraska to South Dakota — a net gain for Nebraska of about 1,780 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 |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 5,378 ±722 |
| Lancaster County, NE | 2,722 ±544 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,544 ±512 |
| Adams County, NE | 1,008 ±770 |
| Woodbury County, IA | 478 ±224 |
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 Omaha end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Omaha: Ford Storage & Moving Company (Omaha, 240 trucks), N&W Transfer, Inc (Plattsmouth, 47 trucks), N & W Transfer Inc (Plattsmouth, 36 trucks), Firefighters on the Move (Papillion, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Dakota into Nebraska, 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 Omaha
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 190 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 Omaha
A local move inside Omaha later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Omaha are Lincoln (about 59 mi), Des Moines (about 142 mi), Sioux Falls (about 190 mi).
Other routes from Sioux Falls
All routes from Sioux Falls, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Omaha: from Lincoln, NE, from Des Moines, IA, from Overland Park, KS, from Minneapolis, MN.
Sioux Falls to Omaha moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sioux Falls to Omaha?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 190 miles cost about $641 – $855 for a studio, $855 – $1,140 for a two-bedroom home and $983 – $1,311 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sioux Falls to Omaha take?
The drive is about 3 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 Omaha?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $410 – $547 for a two-bedroom home, against $855 – $1,140 with full-service movers; a moving container is $616 – $821.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Sioux Falls to Omaha?
Yes. Sioux Falls is in South Dakota and Omaha is in Nebraska, 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 Omaha each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 104 people a year (margin of error ±66) moved from Minnehaha County, which contains Sioux Falls, to Douglas County, which contains Omaha.
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.