Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to Missoula, MT
About 843 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Montana, 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Missoula, MT covers about 843 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,794 – $5,058 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 40 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 843 miles between Colorado and Montana, 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 $3,794 – $5,058 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Missoula
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,845 – $3,794 | $2,048 – $2,731 | $1,366 – $1,821 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,414 – $4,552 | $2,458 – $3,278 | $1,639 – $2,185 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,794 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,363 – $5,817 | $3,141 – $4,188 | $2,094 – $2,792 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,932 – $6,575 | $3,551 – $4,734 | $2,367 – $3,156 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,690 – $7,587 | $4,097 – $5,463 | $2,731 – $3,642 |
Transport only, for an estimated 843 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, Colorado Springs to Missoula
843 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,215. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,794 to $5,058, 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 Colorado Springs to Missoula
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 40 people a year (±36) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from El Paso County make up 0.4% of the 10,974 people a year who moved into Missoula County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,002 people a year (±1,368) moving from Colorado to Montana and about 864 people a year (±462) from Montana to Colorado — a net gain for Montana of about 2,138 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Flathead County, MT | 1,029 ±524 |
| Yellowstone County, MT | 683 ±293 |
| Cascade County, MT | 575 ±268 |
| Ravalli County, MT | 461 ±163 |
| King County, WA | 424 ±320 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Missoula end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Missoula: Montana Transfer (Missoula, 15 trucks), All Lanes Moving & Storage Inc (Missoula, 5 trucks), Garden City Movers LLC (Missoula, 2 trucks), Service Long Distance Moving LLC (Missoula, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Montana, 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 Colorado Springs to Missoula
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 843 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Missoula
A local move inside Missoula later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Missoula are Spokane (about 198 mi), Boise (about 290 mi), Billings (about 318 mi).
Other routes from Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque, NM | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
Also moving to Missoula: from Spokane, WA, from Billings, MT, from Seattle, WA, from Reno, NV.
Colorado Springs to Missoula moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Missoula?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 843 miles cost about $2,845 – $3,794 for a studio, $3,794 – $5,058 for a two-bedroom home and $4,363 – $5,817 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to Missoula take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving), 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 Colorado Springs to Missoula?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,821 – $2,428 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,794 – $5,058 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,731 – $3,642.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to Missoula?
Yes. Colorado Springs is in Colorado and Missoula is in Montana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to Missoula each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 40 people a year (margin of error ±36) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, to Missoula County, which contains Missoula.
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.