Moving from Arizona to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Indianapolis it is about 1,745 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,606 to 1,824 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,745 miPhoenix → Indianapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,853+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 1,483 people moved from Arizona to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±644), and about 5,273 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Indianapolis it is about 1,745 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,853 – $10,470 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,483 people a year (±644), against about 5,273 (±3,072) from Indiana to Arizona, so Indiana loses about 3,790 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 22nd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Johnson County | 204 ±148 |
| Maricopa County | St. Joseph County | 197 ±141 |
| Mohave County | Hamilton County | 140 ±217* |
| Maricopa County | Marion County | 138 ±99 |
| Pima County | Tippecanoe County | 122 ±161* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Indianapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Indiana
At about 1,745 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,853 – $10,470 for a two-bedroom home and $9,030 – $12,040 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,654 – $7,538; a freight trailer is $3,769 – $5,026.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,889 – $7,853 | $4,240 – $5,654 | $2,827 – $3,769 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,067 – $9,423 | $5,088 – $6,785 | $3,392 – $4,523 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,853 – $10,470 | $5,654 – $7,538 | $3,769 – $5,026 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,030 – $12,040 | $6,502 – $8,669 | $4,335 – $5,779 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,208 – $13,611 | $7,350 – $9,800 | $4,900 – $6,533 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,779 – $15,705 | $8,481 – $11,308 | $5,654 – $7,538 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,745 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Evansville | ~1,606 mi | 7–14 days | $7,227 – $9,636 | $8,311 – $11,081 |
| Gilbert to Evansville | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Mesa to Evansville | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Scottsdale to Evansville | ~1,628 mi | 7–14 days | $7,326 – $9,768 | $8,425 – $11,233 |
| Chandler to Evansville | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Tempe to Evansville | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Phoenix to Evansville | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Tucson to Indianapolis | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Gilbert to Indianapolis | ~1,729 mi | 7–14 days | $7,781 – $10,374 | $8,948 – $11,930 |
| Mesa to Indianapolis | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Scottsdale to Indianapolis | ~1,734 mi | 7–14 days | $7,803 – $10,404 | $8,973 – $11,965 |
| Chandler to Indianapolis | ~1,737 mi | 7–14 days | $7,817 – $10,422 | $8,989 – $11,985 |
| Tempe to Indianapolis | ~1,738 mi | 7–14 days | $7,821 – $10,428 | $8,994 – $11,992 |
| Phoenix to Indianapolis | ~1,745 mi | 7–14 days | $7,853 – $10,470 | $9,030 – $12,040 |
| Tucson to Fort Wayne | ~1,807 mi | 7–14 days | $8,132 – $10,842 | $9,351 – $12,468 |
| Gilbert to Fort Wayne | ~1,810 mi | 7–14 days | $8,145 – $10,860 | $9,367 – $12,489 |
| Mesa to Fort Wayne | ~1,811 mi | 7–14 days | $8,150 – $10,866 | $9,372 – $12,496 |
| Scottsdale to Fort Wayne | ~1,814 mi | 7–14 days | $8,163 – $10,884 | $9,387 – $12,517 |
| Chandler to Fort Wayne | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Tempe to Fort Wayne | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Phoenix to Fort Wayne | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Indianapolis, the distance is about 1,745 miles. From our model that is $7,853 – $10,470 for a two-bedroom home and $9,030 – $12,040 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,654 – $7,538 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,769 – $5,026. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Indiana, distances run from 1,606 to 1,824 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Indiana take?
Phoenix to Indianapolis is 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,769 – $5,026 for a two-bedroom home over 1,745 miles against $7,853 – $10,470 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,654 – $7,538, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,483 people (±644) moved from Arizona to Indiana that year, against about 5,273 (±3,072) from Indiana to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.