Moving from Montana to Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Columbus it is about 1,569 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,484 to 1,925 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.
- ~1,569 miBillings → Columbus
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,061+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 705 people moved from Montana to Ohio in 2024 (Census estimate, ±530), and about 848 went the other way. Between Billings and Columbus it is about 1,569 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,061 – $9,414 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Ohio
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 705 people a year (±530), against about 848 (±513) from Ohio to Montana, so Ohio loses about 143 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 40th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Ohio; Ohio took in about 197,890 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | Butler County | 80 ±125* |
| Lincoln County | Franklin County | 35 ±57* |
| Cascade County | Cuyahoga County | 33 ±39* |
| Missoula County | Hamilton County | 24 ±39* |
| Yellowstone County | Franklin County | 22 ±34* |
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 Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Montana to Ohio
At about 1,569 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,061 – $9,414 for a two-bedroom home and $8,120 – $10,826 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,084 – $6,778; a freight trailer is $3,389 – $4,519.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,295 – $7,061 | $3,813 – $5,084 | $2,542 – $3,389 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,354 – $8,473 | $4,575 – $6,100 | $3,050 – $4,067 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,061 – $9,414 | $5,084 – $6,778 | $3,389 – $4,519 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,120 – $10,826 | $5,846 – $7,795 | $3,897 – $5,197 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,179 – $12,238 | $6,609 – $8,812 | $4,406 – $5,874 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,591 – $14,121 | $7,625 – $10,167 | $5,084 – $6,778 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,569 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 Ohio
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 Toledo | ~1,484 mi | 7–14 days | $6,678 – $8,904 | $7,680 – $10,240 |
| Billings to Dayton | ~1,509 mi | 7–14 days | $6,791 – $9,054 | $7,809 – $10,412 |
| Billings to Cincinnati | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
| Billings to Columbus | ~1,569 mi | 7–14 days | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| Billings to Cleveland | ~1,592 mi | 7–14 days | $7,164 – $9,552 | $8,239 – $10,985 |
| Billings to Akron | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Missoula to Toledo | ~1,795 mi | 7–14 days | $8,078 – $10,770 | $9,289 – $12,386 |
| Missoula to Dayton | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Missoula to Cincinnati | ~1,834 mi | 7–14 days | $8,253 – $11,004 | $9,491 – $12,655 |
| Missoula to Columbus | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Missoula to Cleveland | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Missoula to Akron | ~1,925 mi | 7–14 days | $8,663 – $11,550 | $9,962 – $13,283 |
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 Ohio end, 390 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Ohio, moving costs in Ohio, or the reverse trip, Ohio 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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Columbus, the distance is about 1,569 miles. From our model that is $7,061 – $9,414 for a two-bedroom home and $8,120 – $10,826 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,084 – $6,778 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,389 – $4,519. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Montana and Ohio, distances run from 1,484 to 1,925 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Ohio take?
Billings to Columbus is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Ohio?
Yes. A move from Montana into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,389 – $4,519 for a two-bedroom home over 1,569 miles against $7,061 – $9,414 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,084 – $6,778, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Ohio each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 705 people (±530) moved from Montana to Ohio that year, against about 848 (±513) from Ohio to Montana. That makes Montana the 40th-largest source of new residents for Ohio among the states.