Moving from Missoula, MT to Billings, 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 Missoula, MT to Billings, 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 513 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 Missoula to Billings
| 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, Missoula to Billings
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 Missoula to Billings
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 513 people a year (±192) moved from Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula, to Yellowstone County, MT, home to Billings. Going the other way: about 683 people a year (±293). Movers from Missoula County make up 5.9% of the 8,626 people a year who moved into Yellowstone County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Yellowstone County, MT | 513 ±192 |
| Ravalli County, MT | 474 ±245 |
| Flathead County, MT | 439 ±206 |
| Lake County, MT | 341 ±126 |
| Silver Bow County, MT | 334 ±212 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ravalli County, MT | 850 ±1,108 |
| Missoula County, MT | 513 ±192 |
| Park County, WY | 437 ±307 |
| Beaverhead County, MT | 326 ±167 |
| Carbon County, MT | 324 ±281 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Missoula. 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 4 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana TransferUSDOT 514197 | Missoula · 8 mi | 15 trucks | 0 | — |
| All Lanes Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 917105 | Missoula · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Garden City Movers LLCUSDOT 3546367 | Missoula · 6 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Service Long Distance Moving LLCUSDOT 4461286 | Missoula · 4 mi | 1 truck | 1 | — |
| Montana Movers LLCUSDOT 2920342 | Missoula · 8 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Billings end
No listed carrier is based within 30 miles of Billings; movers in Montana.
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 Missoula to Billings
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 Billings
A local move inside Billings 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 Billings are Casper (about 268 mi), Missoula (about 318 mi), Rapid City (about 330 mi).
Other routes from Missoula
All routes from Missoula, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Spokane, WA | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Missoula to Phoenix, AZ | ~1,088 mi | $4,896 – $6,528 |
| Missoula to Washington, DC | ~2,251 mi | $10,130 – $13,506 |
Also moving to Billings: from Spokane, WA, from Saint George, UT, from Seattle, WA, from North Las Vegas, NV.
Missoula to Billings moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missoula to Billings?
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 Missoula to Billings 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 Missoula to Billings?
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 Missoula to Billings 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 Missoula to Billings each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 513 people a year (margin of error ±192) moved from Missoula County, which contains Missoula, to Yellowstone County, which contains Billings.
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.