Moving from Missoula, MT to Spokane, WA
About 198 miles across a state line, from Montana into Washington, 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 Missoula, MT to Spokane, WA covers about 198 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $891 – $1,188 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 255 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 198 miles, about 4 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 $891 – $1,188. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Missoula to Spokane
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $668 – $891 | $481 – $642 | $321 – $428 |
| 1 bedroom | $802 – $1,069 | $577 – $770 | $385 – $513 |
| 2 bedrooms | $891 – $1,188 | $642 – $855 | $428 – $570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,025 – $1,366 | $738 – $984 | $492 – $656 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,158 – $1,544 | $834 – $1,112 | $556 – $741 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,337 – $1,782 | $962 – $1,283 | $642 – $855 |
Transport only, for an estimated 198 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 Spokane
198 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $990. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $891 to $1,188, 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 Spokane
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 255 people a year (±191) moved from Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula, to Spokane County, WA, home to Spokane. Going the other way: about 128 people a year (±122). Movers from Missoula County make up 0.7% of the 34,570 people a year who moved into Spokane County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,291 people a year (±2,249) moving from Montana to Washington and about 3,631 people a year (±1,556) from Washington to Montana — a net gain for Washington of about 2,660 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 3,477 ±821 |
| King County, WA | 3,045 ±593 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 1,776 ±613 |
| Pierce County, WA | 1,250 ±355 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,234 ±387 |
Licensed movers at each end
4 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Missoula (5 counting those licensed only inside Montana). 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 |
| 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 Spokane end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Spokane: Devries Moving Packing Storage (Spokane, 13 trucks), Accountable Moving & Storage (Spokane, 13 trucks), Dan the Moving Man (Spokane, 8 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving (Spokane Valley, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Montana into Washington, 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 Missoula to Spokane
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 198 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 Spokane
A local move inside Spokane later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Spokane are Missoula (about 198 mi), Seattle (about 266 mi), Tacoma (about 275 mi).
Other routes from Missoula
All routes from Missoula, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula to Billings, MT | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| 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 Spokane: from Seattle, WA, from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Boise, ID.
Missoula to Spokane moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missoula to Spokane?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 198 miles cost about $668 – $891 for a studio, $891 – $1,188 for a two-bedroom home and $1,025 – $1,366 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Missoula to Spokane take?
The drive is about 4 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 Spokane?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $428 – $570 for a two-bedroom home, against $891 – $1,188 with full-service movers; a moving container is $642 – $855.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missoula to Spokane?
Yes. Missoula is in Montana and Spokane is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 4 listed movers within 30 miles of Missoula hold it.
How many people move from Missoula to Spokane each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 255 people a year (margin of error ±191) moved from Missoula County, which contains Missoula, to Spokane County, which contains Spokane.
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.