Moving from Texasto South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Sioux Falls it is about 1,114 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 721 to 1,475 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Sioux Falls, 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 Texas and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Texas to South Dakota
At about 1,114 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home and $5,765 – $7,687 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,609 – $4,812; a freight trailer is $2,406 – $3,208.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,760 – $5,013 | $2,707 – $3,609 | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,512 – $6,016 | $3,248 – $4,331 | $2,166 – $2,887 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,013 – $6,684 | $3,609 – $4,812 | $2,406 – $3,208 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,765 – $7,687 | $4,151 – $5,534 | $2,767 – $3,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,517 – $8,689 | $4,692 – $6,256 | $3,128 – $4,171 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,520 – $10,026 | $5,414 – $7,219 | $3,609 – $4,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,114 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 Texas to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Rapid City | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Amarillo to Sioux Falls | ~744 mi | 3–7 days | $3,348 – $4,464 | $3,850 – $5,134 |
| McKinney to Sioux Falls | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Plano to Sioux Falls | ~846 mi | 3–7 days | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Lubbock to Rapid City | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Garland to Sioux Falls | ~857 mi | 3–7 days | $3,857 – $5,142 | $4,435 – $5,913 |
| Irving to Sioux Falls | ~861 mi | 3–7 days | $3,875 – $5,166 | $4,456 – $5,941 |
| Lubbock to Sioux Falls | ~867 mi | 3–7 days | $3,902 – $5,202 | $4,487 – $5,982 |
| Dallas to Sioux Falls | ~868 mi | 3–7 days | $3,906 – $5,208 | $4,492 – $5,989 |
| Fort Worth to Sioux Falls | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Arlington to Sioux Falls | ~871 mi | 3–7 days | $3,920 – $5,226 | $4,507 – $6,010 |
| McKinney to Rapid City | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Plano to Rapid City | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Fort Worth to Rapid City | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Irving to Rapid City | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Garland to Rapid City | ~991 mi | 3–7 days | $4,460 – $5,946 | $5,128 – $6,838 |
| Arlington to Rapid City | ~992 mi | 3–7 days | $4,464 – $5,952 | $5,134 – $6,845 |
| Dallas to Rapid City | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| El Paso to Rapid City | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Austin to Sioux Falls | ~1,072 mi | 3–7 days | $4,824 – $6,432 | $5,548 – $7,397 |
| Houston to Sioux Falls | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| El Paso to Sioux Falls | ~1,134 mi | 3–7 days | $5,103 – $6,804 | $5,868 – $7,825 |
| San Antonio to Sioux Falls | ~1,143 mi | 3–7 days | $5,144 – $6,858 | $5,915 – $7,887 |
| Austin to Rapid City | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| San Antonio to Rapid City | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| Houston to Rapid City | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Corpus Christi to Sioux Falls | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Laredo to Sioux Falls | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Laredo to Rapid City | ~1,353 mi | 7–14 days | $6,089 – $8,118 | $7,002 – $9,336 |
| Corpus Christi to Rapid City | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| McAllen to Sioux Falls | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| McAllen to Rapid City | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,114 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the South Dakota end
21 household-goods carriers are based in South Dakota — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Sioux Falls runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,013 – $6,684 | $6,266 – $8,355 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,765 – $7,687 | $7,206 – $9,609 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 1,114 miles. From our model that is $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home and $5,765 – $7,687 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,609 – $4,812 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,406 – $3,208. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and South Dakota, distances run from 721 to 1,475 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to South Dakota take?
Houston to Sioux Falls is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Texas to South Dakota?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,406 – $3,208 for a two-bedroom home over 1,114 miles against $5,013 – $6,684 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,206 – $9,609 rather than $5,765 – $7,687.