Moving from Cheyenne, WY to Missoula, MT
About 703 miles across a state line, from Wyoming 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 Cheyenne, WY to Missoula, MT covers about 703 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,164 – $4,218 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 703 miles between Wyoming and Montana, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,164 – $4,218 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cheyenne to Missoula
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,373 – $3,164 | $1,708 – $2,278 | $1,139 – $1,518 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,847 – $3,796 | $2,050 – $2,733 | $1,367 – $1,822 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,164 – $4,218 | $2,278 – $3,037 | $1,518 – $2,025 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,638 – $4,851 | $2,619 – $3,493 | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,113 – $5,483 | $2,961 – $3,948 | $1,974 – $2,632 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,745 – $6,327 | $3,417 – $4,555 | $2,278 – $3,037 |
Transport only, for an estimated 703 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, Cheyenne to Missoula
703 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,515. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,164 to $4,218, 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 Cheyenne to Missoula
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Laramie County, WY to Missoula County, MT, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Laramie County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,215 people a year (±622) moving from Wyoming to Montana and about 532 people a year (±324) from Montana to Wyoming — a net gain for Montana of about 683 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 388 ±350 |
| El Paso County, CO | 320 ±221 |
| Albany County, WY | 311 ±121 |
| Weber County, UT | 308 ±455 |
| Henry County, GA | 285 ±402 |
| 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
3 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cheyenne (6 counting those licensed only inside Wyoming). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncUSDOT 286130 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 22889 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Aavon Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 100277 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Wyoming 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 Cheyenne to Missoula
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 703 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
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 Cheyenne
All routes from Cheyenne, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne to Fort Collins, CO | ~50 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Cheyenne to Casper, WY | ~165 mi | $743 – $990 |
| Cheyenne to Colorado Springs, CO | ~186 mi | $837 – $1,116 |
| Cheyenne to Sioux Falls, SD | ~519 mi | $2,336 – $3,114 |
| Cheyenne to Las Vegas, NV | ~763 mi | $3,434 – $4,578 |
| Cheyenne to Scottsdale, AZ | ~765 mi | $3,443 – $4,590 |
| Cheyenne to Fresno, CA | ~1,001 mi | $4,505 – $6,006 |
| Cheyenne to Bakersfield, CA | ~1,011 mi | $4,550 – $6,066 |
Also moving to Missoula: from Spokane, WA, from Billings, MT, from Seattle, WA, from Reno, NV.
Cheyenne to Missoula moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cheyenne to Missoula?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 703 miles cost about $2,373 – $3,164 for a studio, $3,164 – $4,218 for a two-bedroom home and $3,638 – $4,851 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cheyenne to Missoula take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Cheyenne to Missoula?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,518 – $2,025 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,164 – $4,218 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,278 – $3,037.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cheyenne to Missoula?
Yes. Cheyenne is in Wyoming and Missoula is in Montana, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 3 listed movers within 30 miles of Cheyenne hold it.
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.