Coeur d'Alene, ID → Missoula, MT · Regional long-distance move
About 167 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,180–$3,240, delivery in 1–2 days, 56 carriers on the Coeur d'Alene side and 35 in Missoula.
Missoula sits about 167 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene, which makes this an interstate relocation from Idaho to Montana that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,180 to $3,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 35 min.
On the Coeur d'Alene side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 35 around Missoula (24 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 Missoula.
Coeur d'Alene has a population of about 58,000 and Missoula about 76,000. Coeur d'Alene is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 2,111), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,180 | $2,660 | $3,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,260 | $5,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,800 | $5,850 | $7,140 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,170–$1,720
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,180–$3,240
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
Legal name: Paradise Amusements INC
Legal name: Panhandle Movers LLC
Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC
Legal name: Darom LLC
Legal name: Igor F Babak
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,950 for a one-bedroom, $2,180 to $3,240 for a two-bedroom, $3,490 to $5,190 for a three-bedroom and $4,800 to $7,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 167 road miles (142 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 35 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
Yes. Crossing from Idaho 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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.
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 Coeur d'Alene–Missoula corridor.