Moving from Kansas to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Billings it is about 934 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 934 to 1,300 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.
- ~934 miWichita → Billings
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,203+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 260 people moved from Kansas to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±299), and about 381 went the other way. Between Wichita and Billings it is about 934 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,203 – $5,604 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 260 people a year (±299), against about 381 (±553) from Montana to Kansas, so Montana loses about 121 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 28th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Jefferson County | 171 ±74 |
| Cowley County | Gallatin County | 36 ±58* |
| Meade County | Flathead County | 28 ±45* |
| Riley County | Lewis and Clark County | 25 ±39* |
| Douglas County | Yellowstone County | 23 ±36* |
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.
Wichita to Billings, 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 Kansas and Montana.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Montana
At about 934 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,203 – $5,604 for a two-bedroom home and $4,833 – $6,445 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,026 – $4,035; a freight trailer is $2,017 – $2,690.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,152 – $4,203 | $2,270 – $3,026 | $1,513 – $2,017 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,783 – $5,044 | $2,724 – $3,631 | $1,816 – $2,421 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,203 – $5,604 | $3,026 – $4,035 | $2,017 – $2,690 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,833 – $6,445 | $3,480 – $4,640 | $2,320 – $3,093 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,464 – $7,285 | $3,934 – $5,245 | $2,623 – $3,497 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,305 – $8,406 | $4,539 – $6,052 | $3,026 – $4,035 |
Transport only, for an estimated 934 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 Kansas to Montana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Billings | ~934 mi | 3–7 days | $4,203 – $5,604 | $4,833 – $6,445 |
| Kansas City to Billings | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Overland Park to Billings | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Wichita to Missoula | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
| Kansas City to Missoula | ~1,296 mi | 7–14 days | $5,832 – $7,776 | $6,707 – $8,942 |
| Overland Park to Missoula | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Montana end, 30 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Montana, moving costs in Montana, or the reverse trip, Montana to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Billings, the distance is about 934 miles. From our model that is $4,203 – $5,604 for a two-bedroom home and $4,833 – $6,445 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,026 – $4,035 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,017 – $2,690. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Kansas and Montana, distances run from 934 to 1,300 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Montana take?
Wichita to Billings is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Kansas to Montana?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,017 – $2,690 for a two-bedroom home over 934 miles against $4,203 – $5,604 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,026 – $4,035, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 260 people (±299) moved from Kansas to Montana that year, against about 381 (±553) from Montana to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 28th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.