Missoula, MT

Duluth, MN → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Duluth to Missoula

About 1,217 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,240–$7,790, delivery in 3–7 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 35 in Missoula.

  • 1,217 miroad distance
  • 21 h 41 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,240–$7,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,217 miles (1,032 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 41 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Duluth

Moving from Duluth to Missoula is a long-distance move of roughly 1,217 road miles, heading west from Minnesota 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 $5,240 to $7,790 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 21 h 41 min.

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 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.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Missoula about 76,000. Missoula is the denser city (2,111 people per square mile versus 1,210 in Duluth), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 1,217 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,240 $6,390 $7,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,380 $10,220 $12,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,520 $14,050 $17,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,240–$7,790

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Duluth (origin)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 57 movers in Duluth

Near Missoula (destination)

Dsv Road Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30161
MC
124692
Based in
Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
421 trucks, 340 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Montana Transfer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514197
MC
121089
Based in
Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All Lanes Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
917105
MC
403277
Based in
Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Biketernity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3798296
MC
1366116
Based in
Missoula, MT 59803 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Two Men And A Truck Of Montana

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2966913
MC
7978
Based in
Missoula, MT 59802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Montana Roadside Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3331492
MC
1061736
Based in
Missoula, MT 59802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Blue Sky Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1432706
MC
541357
Based in
Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Rosetti Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1749270
MC
640376
Based in
Missoula, MT 59808 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 35 movers in Missoula

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Duluth to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,120 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,680 for a one-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,790 for a two-bedroom, $8,380 to $12,470 for a three-bedroom and $11,520 to $17,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Duluth?

About 1,217 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 41 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 Minnesota 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 Duluth to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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 Duluth–Missoula corridor.