Moving from Arizona to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Saint Louis it is about 1,481 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,205 to 1,481 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.
- ~1,481 miPhoenix → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,665+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 4,895 people moved from Arizona to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,641), and about 3,235 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Saint Louis it is about 1,481 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,665 – $8,886 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,895 people a year (±1,641), against about 3,235 (±1,460) from Missouri to Arizona, so Missouri gains about 1,660 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 9th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | St. Louis County | 400 ±246 |
| Maricopa County | Jackson County | 313 ±185 |
| Maricopa County | Boone County | 173 ±224* |
| Maricopa County | Buchanan County | 139 ±197* |
| Maricopa County | Johnson County | 136 ±102 |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Missouri
At about 1,481 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,798 – $6,398; a freight trailer is $3,199 – $4,265.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,998 – $6,665 | $3,599 – $4,798 | $2,399 – $3,199 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,998 – $7,997 | $4,319 – $5,758 | $2,879 – $3,839 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,665 – $8,886 | $4,798 – $6,398 | $3,199 – $4,265 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,664 – $10,219 | $5,518 – $7,358 | $3,679 – $4,905 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,664 – $11,552 | $6,238 – $8,317 | $4,159 – $5,545 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,997 – $13,329 | $7,198 – $9,597 | $4,798 – $6,398 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,481 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 Missouri
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 Kansas City | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
| Gilbert to Kansas City | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Mesa to Kansas City | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Scottsdale to Kansas City | ~1,211 mi | 7–14 days | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
| Chandler to Kansas City | ~1,214 mi | 7–14 days | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
| Tempe to Kansas City | ~1,215 mi | 7–14 days | $5,468 – $7,290 | $6,288 – $8,384 |
| Phoenix to Kansas City | ~1,222 mi | 7–14 days | $5,499 – $7,332 | $6,324 – $8,432 |
| Tucson to Springfield | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Gilbert to Springfield | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Mesa to Springfield | ~1,254 mi | 7–14 days | $5,643 – $7,524 | $6,489 – $8,653 |
| Scottsdale to Springfield | ~1,258 mi | 7–14 days | $5,661 – $7,548 | $6,510 – $8,680 |
| Chandler to Springfield | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Tempe to Springfield | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Phoenix to Springfield | ~1,269 mi | 7–14 days | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Tucson to Columbia | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Gilbert to Columbia | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Mesa to Columbia | ~1,341 mi | 7–14 days | $6,035 – $8,046 | $6,940 – $9,253 |
| Scottsdale to Columbia | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Chandler to Columbia | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Tempe to Columbia | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Phoenix to Columbia | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Tucson to Saint Louis | ~1,455 mi | 7–14 days | $6,548 – $8,730 | $7,530 – $10,039 |
| Gilbert to Saint Louis | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Mesa to Saint Louis | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Scottsdale to Saint Louis | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Chandler to Saint Louis | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| Tempe to Saint Louis | ~1,474 mi | 7–14 days | $6,633 – $8,844 | $7,628 – $10,171 |
| Phoenix to Saint Louis | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Saint Louis, the distance is about 1,481 miles. From our model that is $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,798 – $6,398 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,199 – $4,265. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Missouri, distances run from 1,205 to 1,481 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Missouri take?
Phoenix to Saint Louis is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,199 – $4,265 for a two-bedroom home over 1,481 miles against $6,665 – $8,886 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,798 – $6,398, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,895 people (±1,641) moved from Arizona to Missouri that year, against about 3,235 (±1,460) from Missouri to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 9th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.