Frontline Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 3868668
- MC
- 1415661
- Based in
- Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 82 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Columbia, MO → Billings, MT · Long-distance move
About 1,122 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,780–$7,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 33 in Billings.
The route from Columbia, MO to Billings, MT covers roughly 1,122 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,780 to $7,110 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 20 h 3 min.
On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.
Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Billings about 121,239. Billings is the denser city (2,614 people per square mile versus 1,899 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,500 | $4,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,830 | $7,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,640 | $9,320 | $11,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,510 | $12,820 | $15,640 |
$1,600–$2,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,780–$7,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Columbia, MO → Billings, MT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,370 for a three-bedroom and $10,510 to $15,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,122 road miles (951 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 3 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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 $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Columbia–Billings corridor.