Moving from Arizona to 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 (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.
- ~1,023 miPhoenix → Wichita
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,604+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 4,068 people moved from Arizona to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,270), and about 463 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Wichita it is about 1,023 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,604 – $6,138 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,068 people a year (±2,270), against about 463 (±348) from Kansas to Arizona, so Kansas gains about 3,605 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 6th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Johnson County | 388 ±269 |
| Maricopa County | Sedgwick County | 356 ±230 |
| Mohave County | Sedgwick County | 127 ±159* |
| Maricopa County | Montgomery County | 125 ±147* |
| Maricopa County | Riley County | 114 ±125* |
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 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. 2 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.
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 Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas 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 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. A move from Arizona into Kansas 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 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, about $3,315 – $4,419, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,068 people (±2,270) moved from Arizona to Kansas that year, against about 463 (±348) from Kansas to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 6th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.