Billings, MT → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Billings to Iowa City

About 1,056 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,840, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Billings side and 43 in Iowa City.

1,056 miroad distance
18 h 54 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,590–$6,8402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Billings, Montana
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,056 miles (895 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 54 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Billings

The route from Billings, MT to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 1,056 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,590 to $6,840 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 18 h 54 min.

On the Billings side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (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 Iowa City.

Billings has a population of about 121,239 and Iowa City about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,614 and 2,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Billings to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 1,056 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,840	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,760	$3,360	$4,100
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,590	$5,600	$6,840
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,350	$8,970	$10,940
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,110	$12,330	$15,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,530–$2,170

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

Portable container

$1,960–$2,890

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

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,840

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Billings (origin)

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

Call (406) 490-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (702) 937-6456 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mark Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ben Thomas

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

Call (406) 860-1387 Route Verify on FMCSA

By All Means

Licensed interstate

Legal name: By All Means Brewing LLC

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

Call (406) 534-3075 Route Verify on FMCSA

William Hill Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: William Hill

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

Call (406) 431-7822 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 855-4911 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 208-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 200-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Billings

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Billings to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,760 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,840 for a two-bedroom, $7,350 to $10,940 for a three-bedroom and $10,110 to $15,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Billings?

About 1,056 road miles (895 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 54 min.

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 Montana into Iowa 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 Billings to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,890. 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 Billings–Iowa City corridor.