Ashland, OR

Missoula, MT → Ashland, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Missoula to Ashland

About 632 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 35 carriers on the Missoula side and 5 in Ashland.

  • 632 miroad distance
  • 11 h 36 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,860–$5,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 632 miles (535 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 36 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
35 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
5 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ashland → Missoula

Moving from Missoula to Ashland is a long-distance move of roughly 632 road miles, heading southwest from Montana to Oregon.

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 $3,860 to $5,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 36 min.

On the Missoula side there are 35 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 5 around Ashland (1 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 Ashland.

Missoula has a population of about 76,000 and Ashland about 21,000. Ashland is the denser city (3,219 people per square mile versus 2,111 in Missoula), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Missoula to Ashland

Full-service estimate for 632 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,300
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,860 $4,710 $5,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,170 $7,530 $9,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,490 $10,350 $12,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$950–$1,340

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,330

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

Full-service mover

$3,860–$5,740

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Missoula (origin)

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

Near Ashland (destination)

Earth Stewards LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2186546
Based in
Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Junior Mover

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2205624
Based in
Ashland, OR 97520 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Peoples Warehouse INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
26826
MC
32168
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jamayca'S Holdings LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1840557
MC
667062
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

J&c Hauling Limited Liability Company

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3482383
MC
1143370
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 5 movers in Ashland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,180 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ashland from Missoula?

About 632 road miles (535 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Oregon 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 Missoula to Ashland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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 Missoula–Ashland corridor.