Moving from Missouri to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Billings it is about 1,231 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 985 to 1,549 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.
- ~1,231 miSaint Louis → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,540+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 697 people moved from Missouri to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±649), and about 314 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Billings it is about 1,231 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,540 – $7,386 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 697 people a year (±649), against about 314 (±316) from Montana to Missouri, so Montana gains about 383 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 17th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County | Silver Bow County | 59 ±107* |
| St. Louis County | Yellowstone County | 51 ±81* |
| Howell County | Granite County | 26 ±43* |
| Greene County | Missoula County | 25 ±42* |
| Stoddard County | Glacier County | 20 ±44* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Montana.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Montana
At about 1,231 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,540 – $7,386 for a two-bedroom home and $6,370 – $8,494 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,988 – $5,318; a freight trailer is $2,659 – $3,545.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,155 – $5,540 | $2,991 – $3,988 | $1,994 – $2,659 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,986 – $6,647 | $3,590 – $4,786 | $2,393 – $3,191 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,540 – $7,386 | $3,988 – $5,318 | $2,659 – $3,545 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,370 – $8,494 | $4,587 – $6,116 | $3,058 – $4,077 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,201 – $9,602 | $5,185 – $6,913 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,309 – $11,079 | $5,983 – $7,977 | $3,988 – $5,318 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,231 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Billings | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Columbia to Billings | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Springfield to Billings | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Saint Louis to Billings | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Kansas City to Missoula | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Columbia to Missoula | ~1,422 mi | 7–14 days | $6,399 – $8,532 | $7,359 – $9,812 |
| Springfield to Missoula | ~1,456 mi | 7–14 days | $6,552 – $8,736 | $7,535 – $10,046 |
| Saint Louis to Missoula | ~1,549 mi | 7–14 days | $6,971 – $9,294 | $8,016 – $10,688 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Billings, the distance is about 1,231 miles. From our model that is $5,540 – $7,386 for a two-bedroom home and $6,370 – $8,494 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,988 – $5,318 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,659 – $3,545. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Missouri and Montana, distances run from 985 to 1,549 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Montana take?
Saint Louis to Billings is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missouri to Montana?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,659 – $3,545 for a two-bedroom home over 1,231 miles against $5,540 – $7,386 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,988 – $5,318, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 697 people (±649) moved from Missouri to Montana that year, against about 314 (±316) from Montana to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 17th-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.