Moving from Arizona to Michigan
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Detroit it is about 1,968 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,816 to 1,968 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.
- ~1,968 miPhoenix → Detroit
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,856+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 4,050 people moved from Arizona to Michigan in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,566), and about 7,691 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Detroit it is about 1,968 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,856 – $11,808 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Michigan
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,050 people a year (±1,566), against about 7,691 (±3,101) from Michigan to Arizona, so Michigan loses about 3,641 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 9th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Michigan; Michigan took in about 140,323 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Wayne County | 294 ±170 |
| Maricopa County | Oakland County | 254 ±94 |
| Maricopa County | Kent County | 214 ±251* |
| Maricopa County | Macomb County | 197 ±192 |
| Maricopa County | Grand Traverse County | 184 ±153 |
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 Detroit, 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 Michigan.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Michigan
At about 1,968 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,856 – $11,808 for a two-bedroom home and $10,184 – $13,579 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,376 – $8,502; a freight trailer is $4,251 – $5,668.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,642 – $8,856 | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,188 – $4,251 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,970 – $10,627 | $5,739 – $7,652 | $3,826 – $5,101 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,856 – $11,808 | $6,376 – $8,502 | $4,251 – $5,668 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,184 – $13,579 | $7,333 – $9,777 | $4,889 – $6,518 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,513 – $15,350 | $8,289 – $11,052 | $5,526 – $7,368 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,284 – $17,712 | $9,564 – $12,753 | $6,376 – $8,502 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,968 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 Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Grand Rapids | ~1,816 mi | 7–14 days | $8,172 – $10,896 | $9,398 – $12,530 |
| Mesa to Grand Rapids | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Scottsdale to Grand Rapids | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Tucson to Grand Rapids | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| Chandler to Grand Rapids | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Tempe to Grand Rapids | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Phoenix to Grand Rapids | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Gilbert to Lansing | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Mesa to Lansing | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Scottsdale to Lansing | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Tucson to Lansing | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Chandler to Lansing | ~1,881 mi | 7–14 days | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Tempe to Lansing | ~1,881 mi | 7–14 days | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Phoenix to Lansing | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Gilbert to Ann Arbor | ~1,912 mi | 7–14 days | $8,604 – $11,472 | $9,895 – $13,193 |
| Mesa to Ann Arbor | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Tucson to Ann Arbor | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Scottsdale to Ann Arbor | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Chandler to Ann Arbor | ~1,920 mi | 7–14 days | $8,640 – $11,520 | $9,936 – $13,248 |
| Tempe to Ann Arbor | ~1,920 mi | 7–14 days | $8,640 – $11,520 | $9,936 – $13,248 |
| Phoenix to Ann Arbor | ~1,926 mi | 7–14 days | $8,667 – $11,556 | $9,967 – $13,289 |
| Gilbert to Detroit | ~1,954 mi | 7–14 days | $8,793 – $11,724 | $10,112 – $13,483 |
| Mesa to Detroit | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Tucson to Detroit | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Scottsdale to Detroit | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| Chandler to Detroit | ~1,961 mi | 7–14 days | $8,825 – $11,766 | $10,148 – $13,531 |
| Tempe to Detroit | ~1,962 mi | 7–14 days | $8,829 – $11,772 | $10,153 – $13,538 |
| Phoenix to Detroit | ~1,968 mi | 7–14 days | $8,856 – $11,808 | $10,184 – $13,579 |
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 Michigan end, 376 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Michigan, moving costs in Michigan, or the reverse trip, Michigan 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 Michigan moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Michigan?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Detroit, the distance is about 1,968 miles. From our model that is $8,856 – $11,808 for a two-bedroom home and $10,184 – $13,579 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,376 – $8,502 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,251 – $5,668. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Michigan, distances run from 1,816 to 1,968 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Michigan take?
Phoenix to Detroit is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Michigan?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Michigan 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 Michigan?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,251 – $5,668 for a two-bedroom home over 1,968 miles against $8,856 – $11,808 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,376 – $8,502, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Michigan each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,050 people (±1,566) moved from Arizona to Michigan that year, against about 7,691 (±3,101) from Michigan to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 9th-largest source of new residents for Michigan among the states.