Billings, MT

Austin, TX → Billings, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Austin to Billings

About 1,438 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 33 in Billings.

  • 1,438 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,650–$8,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,438 miles (1,218 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Billings → Austin

Moving from Austin to Billings is a long-distance move of roughly 1,438 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Montana.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,650 to $8,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 33 around Billings (28 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Billings.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Billings about 121,239. The two cities have comparable density (3,007 and 2,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Austin to Billings

Full-service estimate for 1,438 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,390 $4,140 $5,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,650 $6,890 $8,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,040 $11,030 $13,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,430 $15,160 $18,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,080–$2,930

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,300–$3,390

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,410

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 868 movers in Austin

Near Billings (destination)

Mt Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3362300
MC
1076928
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Calvin Avery Consultants LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4161481
MC
1599225
Based in
Laurel, MT 59044 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

High Mark Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1597576
MC
591004
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

By All Means

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4448901
MC
1752852
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

William Hill Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
727340
MC
334035
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Dkr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2529433
MC
322451
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Redtail Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285881
MC
1039709
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dolar Excavation LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2570749
MC
898382
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 33 movers in Billings

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Billings?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,450 for a three-bedroom and $12,430 to $18,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Billings from Austin?

About 1,438 road miles (1,218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Montana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Austin to Billings?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,080 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,390. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Austin–Billings corridor.