Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~1,114 miHouston → Sioux Falls
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,013+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 994 people moved from Texas to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±556), and about 2,425 went the other way. Between Houston and Sioux Falls it is about 1,114 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,013 – $6,684 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 994 people a year (±556), against about 2,425 (±2,090) from South Dakota to Texas, so South Dakota loses about 1,431 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 6th-largest of the 38 states sending people to South Dakota; South Dakota took in about 22,709 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos County | Beadle County | 346 ±381* |
| Taylor County | Pennington County | 124 ±209* |
| Bexar County | Beadle County | 83 ±114* |
| Comal County | Meade County | 78 ±71 |
| Bexar County | Meade County | 77 ±58 |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the South Dakota end, 19 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Dakota, moving costs in South Dakota, or the reverse trip, South Dakota to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $3,609 – $4,812, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 994 people (±556) moved from Texas to South Dakota that year, against about 2,425 (±2,090) from South Dakota to Texas. That makes Texas the 6th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.