Macon, GA → Missoula, MT · Cross-country move

Movers from Macon to Missoula

About 2,198 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,900–$10,260, delivery in 5–10 days, 330 carriers on the Macon side and 35 in Missoula.

2,198 miroad distance
38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,900–$10,2602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Macon, Georgia
To: Missoula, Montana
Road distance: ≈ 2,198 miles (1,862 straight-line)
Drive time: 38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 330 (138 interstate)
Movers at destination: 35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Macon

The route from Macon, GA to Missoula, MT covers roughly 2,198 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,900 to $10,260 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Macon side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 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.

Macon has a population of about 157,556 and Missoula about 76,000. Missoula is the denser city (2,111 people per square mile versus 631 in Macon), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Macon to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 2,198 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,760	$3,360	$4,100
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,140	$5,050	$6,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,900	$8,410	$10,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,030	$13,450	$16,410
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,170	$18,500	$22,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,010–$4,250

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

Portable container

$2,980–$4,380

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

Full-service mover

$6,900–$10,260

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Macon (origin)

Diversified Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 584480
MC: 283647
Based in: Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (478) 923-0103 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCloud9 Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3099436
MC: 76626
Based in: Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (855) 262-2568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ciceros' Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 980198
MC: 417787
Based in: Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (478) 788-1328 Route Verify on FMCSA

K G Jr Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2895306
MC: 972874
Based in: Macon, GA 31216 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (478) 550-4828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Guys

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Good Guys Moving & Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1906318
MC: 684188
Based in: Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (478) 808-4566 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&j Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1268219
MC: 554939
Based in: Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (478) 808-7772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Huss LLC

USDOT: 3797061
MC: 1365180
Based in: Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (478) 845-6391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike & Kijuan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3929166
MC: 1455725
Based in: Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (470) 257-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Macon

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

Call (406) 728-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montana Transfer

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Montana Transfer & Storage INC

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

Call (406) 728-8080 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 251-7198 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 864-1308 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Montana

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darom LLC

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

Call (406) 251-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 239-7596 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Sky Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Igor F Babak

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

Call (406) 531-8979 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (406) 570-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 35 movers in Missoula

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,100 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,160 for a one-bedroom, $6,900 to $10,260 for a two-bedroom, $11,030 to $16,410 for a three-bedroom and $15,170 to $22,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Macon?

About 2,198 road miles (1,862 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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 Macon to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,010 to $4,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,980 to $4,380. 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 Macon–Missoula corridor.