Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 14 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.
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 1,481 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 Missouri end
245 household-goods carriers are based in Missouri — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Saint Louis runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,665 – $8,886 | $8,331 – $11,108 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,664 – $10,219 | $9,580 – $12,774 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Missouri 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 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 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 $9,580 – $12,774 rather than $7,664 – $10,219.