Moving from Wyoming to South Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Cheyenne and Sioux Falls it is about 519 miles and about 9 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 206 to 566 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.
- ~519 miCheyenne → Sioux Falls
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,336+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 727 people moved from Wyoming to South Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±455), and about 721 went the other way. Between Cheyenne and Sioux Falls it is about 519 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,336 – $3,114 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Wyoming hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Wyoming to South Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 727 people a year (±455), against about 721 (±498) from South Dakota to Wyoming, so South Dakota gains about 6 people a year on this exchange. Wyoming is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | Pennington County | 101 ±123* |
| Campbell County | Lawrence County | 91 ±64 |
| Laramie County | Pennington County | 76 ±84* |
| Goshen County | Lawrence County | 70 ±64 |
| Campbell County | Fall River County | 67 ±76* |
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.
Cheyenne 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 Wyoming and South Dakota.
Cost of moving from Wyoming to South Dakota
At about 519 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,336 – $3,114 for a two-bedroom home and $2,686 – $3,581 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,682 – $2,242; a freight trailer is $1,121 – $1,495.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Wyoming to South Dakota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper to Rapid City | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Cheyenne to Rapid City | ~255 mi | 1–3 days | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Cheyenne to Sioux Falls | ~519 mi | 3–7 days | $2,336 – $3,114 | $2,686 – $3,581 |
| Casper to Sioux Falls | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Wyoming
8 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 40 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 22 vehicle inspections (13.6%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 40 driver inspections (25.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macs Moving Acquisition IncSheridan, WY · USDOT 1953773 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Teton MoversJackson, WY · USDOT 3865827 | 10 | 0 of 4 | 5 of 10 |
| Smooth Movers LLCLaramie, WY · USDOT 2630599 | 7 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncCheyenne, WY · USDOT 286130 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Black Diamond Moving CompanyJackson, WY · USDOT 4505045 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncCheyenne, WY · USDOT 22889 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
24 listed household-goods carriers are based in Wyoming, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Wyoming 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 Wyoming. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Wyoming
Wyoming to South Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Wyoming to South Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Cheyenne and Sioux Falls, the distance is about 519 miles. From our model that is $2,336 – $3,114 for a two-bedroom home and $2,686 – $3,581 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,682 – $2,242 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,121 – $1,495. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Wyoming and South Dakota, distances run from 206 to 566 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Wyoming to South Dakota take?
Cheyenne to Sioux Falls is about 9 hours. 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 Wyoming to South Dakota?
Yes. A move from Wyoming into South Dakota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 24 listed movers based in Wyoming, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Wyoming.
What is the cheapest way to move from Wyoming to South Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,121 – $1,495 for a two-bedroom home over 519 miles against $2,336 – $3,114 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,682 – $2,242, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Wyoming to South Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 727 people (±455) moved from Wyoming to South Dakota that year, against about 721 (±498) from South Dakota to Wyoming. That makes Wyoming the 10th-largest source of new residents for South Dakota among the states.