Moving from Mississippi to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Billings it is about 1,572 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,572 to 2,040 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.
- ~1,572 miJackson → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,074+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Mississippi to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±185). Between Jackson and Billings it is about 1,572 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,074 – $9,432 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±185). Mississippi is the 42nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Cascade County | 52 ±62* |
| Pontotoc County | Big Horn County | 39 ±54* |
| Rankin County | Yellowstone County | 13 ±25* |
| Hinds County | Judith Basin County | 10 ±12* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Montana.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Montana
At about 1,572 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,074 – $9,432 for a two-bedroom home and $8,135 – $10,847 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,093 – $6,791; a freight trailer is $3,396 – $4,527.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,306 – $7,074 | $3,820 – $5,093 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,367 – $8,489 | $4,584 – $6,112 | $3,056 – $4,075 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,074 – $9,432 | $5,093 – $6,791 | $3,396 – $4,527 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,135 – $10,847 | $5,857 – $7,810 | $3,905 – $5,206 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,196 – $12,262 | $6,621 – $8,828 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,611 – $14,148 | $7,640 – $10,187 | $5,093 – $6,791 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,572 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Billings | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Gulfport to Billings | ~1,739 mi | 7–14 days | $7,826 – $10,434 | $8,999 – $11,999 |
| Jackson to Missoula | ~1,875 mi | 7–14 days | $8,438 – $11,250 | $9,703 – $12,938 |
| Gulfport to Missoula | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Billings, the distance is about 1,572 miles. From our model that is $7,074 – $9,432 for a two-bedroom home and $8,135 – $10,847 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,093 – $6,791 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,396 – $4,527. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Montana, distances run from 1,572 to 2,040 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Montana take?
Jackson to Billings is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Mississippi to Montana?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Montana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,396 – $4,527 for a two-bedroom home over 1,572 miles against $7,074 – $9,432 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,093 – $6,791, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±185) moved from Mississippi to Montana that year. That makes Mississippi the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.