Moving from Spokane, WA to Missoula, MT
About 198 miles across a state line, from Washington into Montana, 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 Spokane, WA to Missoula, MT 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 128 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 Spokane to Missoula
| 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, Spokane to Missoula
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 Spokane to Missoula
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 128 people a year (±122) moved from Spokane County, WA, home to Spokane, to Missoula County, MT, home to Missoula. Going the other way: about 255 people a year (±191). Movers from Spokane County make up 1.2% of the 10,974 people a year who moved into Missoula County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,631 people a year (±1,556) moving from Washington to Montana and about 6,291 people a year (±2,249) from Montana to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 2,660 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 1,612 ±400 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 1,324 ±551 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,086 ±298 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,067 ±439 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 882 ±315 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Flathead County, MT | 1,029 ±524 |
| Yellowstone County, MT | 683 ±293 |
| Cascade County, MT | 575 ±268 |
| Ravalli County, MT | 461 ±163 |
| King County, WA | 424 ±320 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Spokane (32 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devries Moving Packing StorageUSDOT 3154189 | Spokane · 2 mi | 13 trucks | 8 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dan the Moving ManUSDOT 1909844 | Spokane · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3339968 | Spokane Valley · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3211658 | Spokane Valley · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Alliance Moving IncUSDOT 1127257 | Coeur d'Alene · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Jerrys Hauling ServiceUSDOT 781293 | Spokane · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Missoula end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Missoula: Montana Transfer (Missoula, 15 trucks), All Lanes Moving & Storage Inc (Missoula, 5 trucks), Garden City Movers LLC (Missoula, 2 trucks), Service Long Distance Moving LLC (Missoula, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into Montana, 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 Spokane to Missoula
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 Missoula
A local move inside Missoula 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 Missoula are Spokane (about 198 mi), Boise (about 290 mi), Billings (about 318 mi).
Other routes from Spokane
All routes from Spokane, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Seattle, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Spokane to Tacoma, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Spokane to Olympia, WA | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Spokane to Vancouver, WA | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Boise, ID | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Portland, OR | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Spokane to Eugene, OR | ~431 mi | $1,940 – $2,586 |
| Spokane to Billings, MT | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
Also moving to Missoula: from Billings, MT, from Seattle, WA, from Reno, NV, from Cheyenne, WY.
Spokane to Missoula moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Missoula?
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 Spokane to Missoula 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 Spokane to Missoula?
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 Spokane to Missoula?
Yes. Spokane is in Washington and Missoula is in Montana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Spokane hold it.
How many people move from Spokane to Missoula each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 128 people a year (margin of error ±122) moved from Spokane County, which contains Spokane, to Missoula County, which contains Missoula.
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.