Missoula, MT → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Missoula to Hilo

About 3,507 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,390–$15,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 35 carriers on the Missoula side and 19 in Hilo.

3,507 miroad distance
61 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,390–$15,4502-bedroom estimate

Photo: Arkyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Missoula, Montana
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 3,507 miles (2,972 straight-line)
Drive time: 61 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 35 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Missoula

The route from Missoula, MT to Hilo, HI covers roughly 3,507 miles by road, a southwest-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 $10,390 to $15,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 61 hours (7 driving days).

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 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.

Missoula has a population of about 76,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Missoula is considerably denser (2,111 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii 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 Hilo

Full-service estimate for 3,507 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,150	$5,070	$6,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,230	$7,600	$9,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,390	$12,670	$15,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,620	$20,260	$24,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,850	$27,860	$33,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,800–$6,780

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

Portable container

$4,150–$6,100

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

Full-service mover

$10,390–$15,450

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Missoula, MT → Hilo, HI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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

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

Near Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

Related routes

Other destinations from Missoula

Other origins to Hilo

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,150 to $6,180 for a studio, $6,230 to $9,270 for a one-bedroom, $10,390 to $15,450 for a two-bedroom, $16,620 to $24,720 for a three-bedroom and $22,850 to $33,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Missoula?

About 3,507 road miles (2,972 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 61 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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 Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,800 to $6,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,150 to $6,100. 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–Hilo corridor.