Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 28 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.
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 1,968 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 Michigan end
380 household-goods carriers are based in Michigan — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Detroit runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,856 – $11,808 | $11,070 – $14,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,184 – $13,579 | $12,730 – $16,974 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Michigan 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 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 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 $12,730 – $16,974 rather than $10,184 – $13,579.