Missoula, MT

Marquette, MI → Missoula, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Marquette to Missoula

About 1,482 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,730–$8,530, delivery in 3–7 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 35 in Missoula.

  • 1,482 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,730–$8,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,482 miles (1,256 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
35 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Missoula → Marquette

Missoula sits about 1,482 miles west of Marquette, which makes this an interstate relocation from Michigan to Montana that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,730 to $8,530 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Missoula about 76,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,820 and 2,111 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Missoula

Full-service estimate for 1,482 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,290 $2,800 $3,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,440 $4,190 $5,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,730 $6,990 $8,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,170 $11,180 $13,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,610 $15,380 $18,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,120–$3,000

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

Portable container

$2,340–$3,450

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

Full-service mover

$5,730–$8,530

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 14 movers in Marquette

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 Marquette to Missoula?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,440 to $5,120 for a one-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,530 for a two-bedroom, $9,170 to $13,640 for a three-bedroom and $12,610 to $18,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Missoula from Marquette?

About 1,482 road miles (1,256 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 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 Michigan 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 Marquette to Missoula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,120 to $3,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,450. 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 Marquette–Missoula corridor.