Moving from Arizonato Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Wichita it is about 1,023 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,001 to 1,219 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix to Wichita, 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 Kansas.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Kansas
At about 1,023 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,604 – $6,138 for a two-bedroom home and $5,294 – $7,059 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,315 – $4,419; a freight trailer is $2,210 – $2,946.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,453 – $4,604 | $2,486 – $3,315 | $1,657 – $2,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,143 – $5,524 | $2,983 – $3,977 | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,604 – $6,138 | $3,315 – $4,419 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,294 – $7,059 | $3,812 – $5,082 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,985 – $7,979 | $4,309 – $5,745 | $2,873 – $3,830 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,023 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 Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 14 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Wichita | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Gilbert to Wichita | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Mesa to Wichita | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Scottsdale to Wichita | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Chandler to Wichita | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Tempe to Wichita | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Phoenix to Wichita | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Tucson to Overland Park | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Gilbert to Overland Park | ~1,198 mi | 3–7 days | $5,391 – $7,188 | $6,200 – $8,266 |
| Mesa to Overland Park | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Scottsdale to Overland Park | ~1,202 mi | 7–14 days | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Tucson to Kansas City | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Gilbert to Kansas City | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
| Chandler to Overland Park | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
| Mesa to Kansas City | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Tempe to Overland Park | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Scottsdale to Kansas City | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Chandler to Kansas City | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Phoenix to Overland Park | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Tempe to Kansas City | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Phoenix to Kansas City | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,023 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Kansas end
91 household-goods carriers are based in Kansas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Wichita runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,755 – $7,673 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,294 – $7,059 | $6,618 – $8,824 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Wichita, the distance is about 1,023 miles. From our model that is $4,604 – $6,138 for a two-bedroom home and $5,294 – $7,059 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,315 – $4,419 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,210 – $2,946. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Kansas, distances run from 1,001 to 1,219 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Kansas take?
Phoenix to Wichita is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Kansas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,210 – $2,946 for a two-bedroom home over 1,023 miles against $4,604 – $6,138 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $6,618 – $8,824 rather than $5,294 – $7,059.