Moving from Montana to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Billings and Nashville it is about 1,525 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,413 to 2,002 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.
- ~1,525 miBillings → Nashville
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,863+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 619 people moved from Montana to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±601), and about 0 went the other way. Between Billings and Nashville it is about 1,525 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,863 – $9,150 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 23 movers based in Montana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Montana to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 619 people a year (±601), against about 0 (±185) from Tennessee to Montana, so Tennessee gains about 619 people a year on this exchange. Montana is the 37th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | Jefferson County | 239 ±284* |
| Ravalli County | Williamson County | 65 ±105* |
| Gallatin County | Montgomery County | 60 ±72* |
| Silver Bow County | Shelby County | 54 ±70* |
| Missoula County | Washington County | 31 ±50* |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Montana to Tennessee
At about 1,525 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,863 – $9,150 for a two-bedroom home and $7,892 – $10,522 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,941 – $6,588; a freight trailer is $3,294 – $4,392.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,147 – $6,863 | $3,706 – $4,941 | $2,471 – $3,294 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,176 – $8,235 | $4,447 – $5,929 | $2,965 – $3,953 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,863 – $9,150 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,892 – $10,522 | $5,682 – $7,576 | $3,788 – $5,051 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,921 – $11,895 | $6,423 – $8,564 | $4,282 – $5,710 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,294 – $13,725 | $7,412 – $9,882 | $4,941 – $6,588 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,525 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 Tennessee
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 Memphis | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Billings to Nashville | ~1,525 mi | 7–14 days | $6,863 – $9,150 | $7,892 – $10,522 |
| Billings to Chattanooga | ~1,656 mi | 7–14 days | $7,452 – $9,936 | $8,570 – $11,426 |
| Billings to Knoxville | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Missoula to Memphis | ~1,724 mi | 7–14 days | $7,758 – $10,344 | $8,922 – $11,896 |
| Missoula to Nashville | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Missoula to Chattanooga | ~1,972 mi | 7–14 days | $8,874 – $11,832 | $10,205 – $13,607 |
| Missoula to Knoxville | ~2,002 mi | 7–14 days | $9,009 – $12,012 | $10,360 – $13,814 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Montana to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Billings and Nashville, the distance is about 1,525 miles. From our model that is $6,863 – $9,150 for a two-bedroom home and $7,892 – $10,522 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,941 – $6,588 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,294 – $4,392. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Montana and Tennessee, distances run from 1,413 to 2,002 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Montana to Tennessee take?
Billings to Nashville is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from Montana into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,294 – $4,392 for a two-bedroom home over 1,525 miles against $6,863 – $9,150 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,941 – $6,588, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Montana to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 619 people (±601) moved from Montana to Tennessee that year, against about 0 (±185) from Tennessee to Montana. That makes Montana the 37th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.