--- title: Moving from Reno to Missoula | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-missoula/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Missoula # Moving from Reno to Missoula Missoula averages 43.0 inches of snow a year in NOAA's normals, twice Reno's 20.9, and Montana gives new residents 60 days to convert a driver license. The city is about 763 miles from our Sparks warehouse. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks Missoula, MT 763 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 14 h 53 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads US 95, I-80, US 12 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Missoula, MT | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $74,989 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,184 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $466,400 | $502,300 | | January average high | 32 F | 48 F | | July average high | 85 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 43.0 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Montana to Nevada (2024) about 521 - Moved from Nevada to Montana (2024) about 226 - Moved into Washoe County from Missoula County, Montana, per year about 17 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 187 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Missoula is a university town where the Clark Fork meets the Bitterroot, 3,168 feet above sea level. Census flows show about 187 people a year going from Washoe County to Missoula County, with a wide margin. The page below covers snow, housing and the Montana rules on arrival. ## Winter is the main planning fact At the Missoula airport station, NOAA lists a January high of 31.6 degrees and a low of 18.0, and 43.0 inches of snow a year. Reno's January high is 47.7 and its yearly snow is 20.9. July highs are close, at 85.4 in Missoula and 93.9 in Reno, and annual precipitation is 14.11 inches. A winter delivery in Missoula needs a driveway that is plowed and a path that is clear. Tell your estimator about the street and the access, because the crew carries furniture further when the truck cannot get close. ## Montana's license and registration rules Montana law gives new residents 60 consecutive days to convert a valid license, and 30 days for a commercial license. The statute on vehicle registration says a resident who owns a vehicle must register it in the county of domicile and states no day count, so check with your county treasurer or the Motor Vehicle Division before you settle on a date. Montana has no general sales tax, according to its Department of Revenue, and the individual income tax has a top rate of 5.65 percent for 2026. Nevada has no individual income tax, so ask a tax professional how to file the move year. ## Missoula housing The American Community Survey puts the median home value in the city at $473,100 and median gross rent at $1,189. The Missoula metro lists medians of $466,400 and $1,184. The Reno metro lists medians of $502,300 and $1,592. About 53.0 percent of city households rent, a high share, which reflects the University of Montana. The median age in the city is 34.7. If you are moving a student or a first apartment, storage can hold what does not fit. ## The load from Sparks A move starts with the free in-home estimate in Reno or Sparks and 10 free heavy-duty boxes. You book with O'Brien's, we coordinate the shipment through the Bekins network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. See the [interstate move guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). The route data counts about 763 miles and 2 driving days at 500 miles a day. Vault storage from $40 per month holds goods while your Missoula home is made ready. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Montana Code Annotated 61-5-103, new residents](https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0610/chapter_0050/part_0010/section_0030/0610-0050-0010-0030.html) - [Montana Department of Revenue, General sales tax](https://revenue.mt.gov/taxes/general-sales-tax) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving between Reno and Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Montana](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/southwest-and-mountain-west/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Moving weather calendar for Reno, Tahoe and Elko](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/moving-weather-calendar/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to get a Montana driver license? Montana law allows 60 consecutive days for new residents to convert a valid license. ### Does Montana have a sales tax? Montana's Department of Revenue states that it has no general sales tax. ### How snowy is Missoula? NOAA normals list 43 inches of snow a year at the Missoula airport, against 20.9 at Reno. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070