Moving from Billings, MT to Colorado Springs, CO
About 601 miles across a state line, from Montana into Colorado, 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 Billings, MT to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 601 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,705 – $3,606 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 286 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 601 miles between Montana and Colorado, 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 $2,705 – $3,606 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Billings to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,028 – $2,705 | $1,460 – $1,947 | $974 – $1,298 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,434 – $3,245 | $1,753 – $2,337 | $1,168 – $1,558 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,705 – $3,606 | $1,947 – $2,596 | $1,298 – $1,731 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,110 – $4,147 | $2,239 – $2,986 | $1,493 – $1,991 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,516 – $4,688 | $2,531 – $3,375 | $1,688 – $2,250 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,057 – $5,409 | $2,921 – $3,894 | $1,947 – $2,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 601 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, Billings to Colorado Springs
601 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,005. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,705 to $3,606, 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 Billings to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 286 people a year (±248) moved from Yellowstone County, MT, home to Billings, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 46 people a year (±48). Movers from Yellowstone County make up 0.4% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 864 people a year (±462) moving from Montana to Colorado and about 3,002 people a year (±1,368) from Colorado to Montana — a net gain for Montana of about 2,138 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Missoula County, MT | 683 ±293 |
| Gallatin County, MT | 386 ±127 |
| El Paso County, CO | 286 ±248 |
| Lewis and Clark County, MT | 281 ±124 |
| Stillwater County, MT | 270 ±129 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
No household-goods carrier with interstate authority is based within 30 miles of Billings in our snapshot. The Montana directory lists every licensed mover in the state.
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Montana into Colorado, 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 Billings to Colorado Springs
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 601 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from Billings
All routes from Billings, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Billings to Missoula, MT | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| Billings to Salt Lake City, UT | ~451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Billings to Saint George, UT | ~765 mi | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| Billings to Portland, OR | ~798 mi | $3,591 – $4,788 |
| Billings to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,018 mi | $4,581 – $6,108 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Billings to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Billings to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 601 miles cost about $2,028 – $2,705 for a studio, $2,705 – $3,606 for a two-bedroom home and $3,110 – $4,147 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Billings to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Billings to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,298 – $1,731 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,705 – $3,606 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,947 – $2,596.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Billings to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Billings is in Montana and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. None of the listed movers within 30 miles of Billings holds it, so the carrier will come from further afield.
How many people move from Billings to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 286 people a year (margin of error ±248) moved from Yellowstone County, which contains Billings, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
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.