Fort Worth, TX → Missoula, MT · Cross-country move
About 1,546 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,880–$8,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,811 carriers on the Fort Worth side and 35 in Missoula.
Moving from Fort Worth to Missoula is a cross-country move of roughly 1,546 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 $5,880 to $8,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Fort Worth side there are 2,811 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,207 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.
Fort Worth has a population of about 1 million and Missoula about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,646 and 2,111 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,300 | $5,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,880 | $7,170 | $8,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,400 | $11,470 | $13,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,930 | $15,770 | $19,230 |
$2,190–$3,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,400–$3,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,880–$8,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fort Worth, TX → Missoula, 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.
Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC
Legal name: Norco Corporation
Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC
Legal name: K1 Logistics INC
Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC
Legal name: Darom LLC
Legal name: Igor F Babak
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,880 to $8,740 for a two-bedroom, $9,400 to $13,990 for a three-bedroom and $12,930 to $19,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,546 road miles (1,310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Fort Worth–Missoula corridor.