Moving from Milwaukee, WI to Sioux Falls, SD
About 519 miles across a state line, from Wisconsin into South 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 Milwaukee, WI to Sioux Falls, SD covers about 519 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,336 – $3,114 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 9 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 519 miles between Wisconsin and South Dakota, 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 $2,336 – $3,114 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Milwaukee to Sioux Falls
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,752 – $2,336 | $1,261 – $1,682 | $841 – $1,121 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,102 – $2,803 | $1,513 – $2,018 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,336 – $3,114 | $1,682 – $2,242 | $1,121 – $1,495 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,686 – $3,581 | $1,934 – $2,578 | $1,289 – $1,719 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,036 – $4,048 | $2,186 – $2,915 | $1,457 – $1,943 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,503 – $4,671 | $2,522 – $3,363 | $1,682 – $2,242 |
Transport only, for an estimated 519 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, Milwaukee to Sioux Falls
519 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,595. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,336 to $3,114, 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 Milwaukee to Sioux Falls
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 9 people a year (±14) moved from Milwaukee County, WI, home to Milwaukee, to Minnehaha County, SD, home to Sioux Falls. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Milwaukee County make up 0.1% of the 12,927 people a year who moved into Minnehaha County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 232 people a year (±251) moving from Wisconsin to South Dakota and about 1,354 people a year (±1,155) from South Dakota to Wisconsin — a net gain for Wisconsin of about 1,122 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 10,406 ±1,224 |
| Ozaukee County, WI | 2,246 ±567 |
| Racine County, WI | 2,132 ±614 |
| Dane County, WI | 1,494 ±310 |
| Cook County, IL | 1,328 ±358 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, SD | 2,871 ±671 |
| Brookings County, SD | 678 ±242 |
| Pennington County, SD | 647 ±295 |
| Brown County, SD | 371 ±208 |
| Clay County, SD | 342 ±153 |
Licensed movers at each end
26 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Milwaukee (55 counting those licensed only inside Wisconsin). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 24.1% of their 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroeder Moving SystemsUSDOT 512549 | New Berlin · 10 mi | 78 trucks | 0 | — |
| Rock Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 222303 | Milwaukee · 6 mi | 27 trucks | 41 | 23.1% of 26 |
| C Coakley Relocation Systems CompanyUSDOT 1273553 | West Allis · 5 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | — |
| Anchor Moving SystemsUSDOT 244848 | Menomonee Falls · 14 mi | 12 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hernia Movers IncUSDOT 246074 | Milwaukee · 2 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Eagle Movers IncUSDOT 689374 | Milwaukee · 2 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Sioux Falls end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Sioux Falls: Nationwide Transfer Inc (Sioux Falls, 8 trucks), Parker (Sioux Falls, 5 trucks), Advanced Moving (Tea, 5 trucks), Advanced Moving LLC (Dell Rapids, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Wisconsin into South 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 Milwaukee to Sioux Falls
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 519 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Sioux Falls
A local move inside Sioux Falls later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Sioux Falls are Omaha (about 190 mi), Lincoln (about 221 mi), Minneapolis (about 231 mi).
Other routes from Milwaukee
All routes from Milwaukee, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to Madison, WI | ~87 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Milwaukee to Chicago, IL | ~95 mi | $515 – $845 |
| Milwaukee to Green Bay, WI | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Milwaukee to Grand Rapids, MI | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Milwaukee to Detroit, MI | ~293 mi | $1,319 – $1,758 |
| Milwaukee to Saint Paul, MN | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Milwaukee to Minneapolis, MN | ~347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Milwaukee to Cleveland, OH | ~391 mi | $1,760 – $2,346 |
Also moving to Sioux Falls: from Omaha, NE, from Minneapolis, MN, from Saint Paul, MN, from Des Moines, IA.
Milwaukee to Sioux Falls moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Milwaukee to Sioux Falls?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 519 miles cost about $1,752 – $2,336 for a studio, $2,336 – $3,114 for a two-bedroom home and $2,686 – $3,581 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Milwaukee to Sioux Falls take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Milwaukee to Sioux Falls?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,121 – $1,495 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,336 – $3,114 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,682 – $2,242.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Milwaukee to Sioux Falls?
Yes. Milwaukee is in Wisconsin and Sioux Falls is in South Dakota, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 26 listed movers within 30 miles of Milwaukee hold it.
How many people move from Milwaukee to Sioux Falls each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 9 people a year (margin of error ±14) moved from Milwaukee County, which contains Milwaukee, to Minnehaha County, which contains Sioux Falls.
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.