Helena, MT → Carrollton, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to Carrollton

About 1,453 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 976 in Carrollton.

1,453 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,690–$8,4602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Helena, Montana
To: Carrollton, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,453 miles (1,232 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 976 (399 interstate)

Reverse: Carrollton → Helena

Moving from Helena to Carrollton is a long-distance move of roughly 1,453 road miles, heading southeast from Montana to Texas.

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 $5,690 to $8,460 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 976 around Carrollton (399 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 Carrollton.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Carrollton about 134,562. Carrollton is the denser city (3,636 people per square mile versus 1,900 in Helena), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Helena to Carrollton

Full-service estimate for 1,453 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,280	$2,780	$3,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,410	$4,160	$5,080
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,690	$6,940	$8,460
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,100	$11,100	$13,540
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,520	$15,260	$18,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,090–$2,950

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$5,690–$8,460

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 787890
MC: 1358548
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2517633
MC: 873720
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2542858
MC: 904875
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 441830
MC: 303880
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4561355
MC: 1813047
Based in: Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3280609
Based in: Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1787018
MC: 651094
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1855631
Based in: Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

Near Carrollton (destination)

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2545275
MC: 284464
Based in: Carrollton, TX 75006 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2475440
MC: 856231
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6172104
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Design Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Design Transportation Services INC

USDOT: 486924
MC: 246474
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (214) 688-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3491000
MC: 1155002
Based in: Coppell, TX 75019 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (678) 914-5010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8424988
Based in: Dallas, TX 75254 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Suddath Relocation Systems Of Texas INC

USDOT: 1038245
Based in: Coppell, TX 75019 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dallas Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2638632
MC: 919255
Based in: Grapevine, TX 76051 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (214) 244-6846 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 976 movers in Carrollton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Helena to Carrollton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,540 for a three-bedroom and $12,520 to $18,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carrollton from Helena?

About 1,453 road miles (1,232 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Texas 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 Helena to Carrollton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,090 to $2,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Helena–Carrollton corridor.