Moving from Billings, MT to Missoula, MT
About 318 miles inside Montana. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Montana, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Missoula, MT covers about 318 miles and is a move within Montana. Full-service movers cost $1,431 – $1,908 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 683 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 318 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,431 – $1,908. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Montana
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Billings to Missoula
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,073 – $1,431 | $773 – $1,030 | $515 – $687 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,288 – $1,717 | $927 – $1,236 | $618 – $824 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,030 – $1,374 | $687 – $916 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,646 – $2,194 | $1,185 – $1,580 | $790 – $1,053 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 – $2,480 | $1,339 – $1,786 | $893 – $1,191 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,147 – $2,862 | $1,545 – $2,061 | $1,030 – $1,374 |
Transport only, for an estimated 318 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 Missoula
318 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,590. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,431 to $1,908, 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 Missoula
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 683 people a year (±293) moved from Yellowstone County, MT, home to Billings, to Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula. Going the other way: about 513 people a year (±192). Movers from Yellowstone County make up 6.2% of the 10,974 people a year who moved into Missoula County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
No household-goods carrier is based within 30 miles of Billings in our snapshot. The Montana directory lists every licensed mover in the state.
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
Both ends are in Montana, so Montana rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Montana licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Montana, so your protection on this 318-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Billings to Missoula
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 318 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Billings
All routes from Billings, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Billings to Salt Lake City, UT | ~451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Billings to Colorado Springs, CO | ~601 mi | $2,705 – $3,606 |
| 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 Missoula: from Spokane, WA, from Seattle, WA, from Reno, NV, from Cheyenne, WY.
Billings to Missoula moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Billings to Missoula?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 318 miles cost about $1,073 – $1,431 for a studio, $1,431 – $1,908 for a two-bedroom home and $1,646 – $2,194 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Billings to Missoula take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Billings to Missoula?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $687 – $916 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,431 – $1,908 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,030 – $1,374.
Is Billings to Missoula an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Montana, so the move is regulated by Montana rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Montana requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Billings to Missoula each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 683 people a year (margin of error ±293) moved from Yellowstone County, which contains Billings, 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.