Moving from Montana to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and New Orleans it is about 1,723 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,407 to 2,019 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.
- ~1,723 miBillings → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,754+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Montana to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±224). Between Billings and New Orleans it is about 1,723 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,754 – $10,338 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±224). Montana is the 41st-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Powell County | Calcasieu Parish | 84 ±133* |
| Cascade County | Bossier Parish | 80 ±98* |
| Flathead County | Lafourche Parish | 29 ±47* |
| Flathead County | Orleans Parish | 26 ±39* |
| Yellowstone County | Calcasieu Parish | 15 ±28* |
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.
Billings to New Orleans, 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 Montana and Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Montana to Louisiana
At about 1,723 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,754 – $10,338 for a two-bedroom home and $8,917 – $11,889 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,583 – $7,443; a freight trailer is $3,722 – $4,962.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,815 – $7,754 | $4,187 – $5,583 | $2,791 – $3,722 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,978 – $9,304 | $5,024 – $6,699 | $3,350 – $4,466 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,754 – $10,338 | $5,583 – $7,443 | $3,722 – $4,962 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,917 – $11,889 | $6,420 – $8,560 | $4,280 – $5,707 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,080 – $13,439 | $7,257 – $9,676 | $4,838 – $6,451 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,630 – $15,507 | $8,374 – $11,165 | $5,583 – $7,443 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,723 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 Montana to Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings to Shreveport | ~1,407 mi | 7–14 days | $6,332 – $8,442 | $7,281 – $9,708 |
| Billings to Lafayette | ~1,627 mi | 7–14 days | $7,322 – $9,762 | $8,420 – $11,226 |
| Billings to Baton Rouge | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Missoula to Shreveport | ~1,697 mi | 7–14 days | $7,637 – $10,182 | $8,782 – $11,709 |
| Billings to New Orleans | ~1,723 mi | 7–14 days | $7,754 – $10,338 | $8,917 – $11,889 |
| Missoula to Lafayette | ~1,916 mi | 7–14 days | $8,622 – $11,496 | $9,915 – $13,220 |
| Missoula to Baton Rouge | ~1,938 mi | 7–14 days | $8,721 – $11,628 | $10,029 – $13,372 |
| Missoula to New Orleans | ~2,019 mi | 7–14 days | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Montana
6 of the 23 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 108 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 59 vehicle inspections (15.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 106 driver inspections (10.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Line Moving Services IncGreat Falls, MT · USDOT 877828 | 59 | 5 of 33 | 3 of 59 |
| A Team Moving and StorageMarion, MT · USDOT 2376754 | 36 | 2 of 20 | 5 of 36 |
| All Lanes Moving & Storage IncMissoula, MT · USDOT 917105 | 9 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 9 |
| Merchants Moving & StorageHamilton, MT · USDOT 1124148 | 2 | 1 of 2 | none inspected |
| Two Men and A Truck KalispellColumbia Falls, MT · USDOT 2965219 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
| Service Long Distance Moving LLCMissoula, MT · USDOT 4461286 | 1 | none inspected | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
30 listed household-goods carriers are based in Montana, 23 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Montana directory ranks them. At the Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana to Montana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Montana
Montana to Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and New Orleans, the distance is about 1,723 miles. From our model that is $7,754 – $10,338 for a two-bedroom home and $8,917 – $11,889 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,583 – $7,443 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,722 – $4,962. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Montana and Louisiana, distances run from 1,407 to 2,019 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Louisiana take?
Billings to New Orleans is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Montana to Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Montana into Louisiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 30 listed movers based in Montana, 23 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Montana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Montana to Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,722 – $4,962 for a two-bedroom home over 1,723 miles against $7,754 – $10,338 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,583 – $7,443, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±224) moved from Montana to Louisiana that year. That makes Montana the 41st-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.