Moving from Arizonato Ohio
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Columbus it is about 1,940 miles and 4 days on the road (about 35 hours of driving); the 42 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,811 to 2,041 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix to Columbus, 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 Ohio.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Ohio
At about 1,940 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,730 – $11,640 for a two-bedroom home and $10,040 – $13,386 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,286 – $8,381; a freight trailer is $4,190 – $5,587.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,548 – $8,730 | $4,714 – $6,286 | $3,143 – $4,190 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,857 – $10,476 | $5,657 – $7,543 | $3,771 – $5,028 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,730 – $11,640 | $6,286 – $8,381 | $4,190 – $5,587 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,040 – $13,386 | $7,228 – $9,638 | $4,819 – $6,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,349 – $15,132 | $8,171 – $10,895 | $5,448 – $7,263 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,095 – $17,460 | $9,428 – $12,571 | $6,286 – $8,381 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,940 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 Ohio
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 42 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Cincinnati | ~1,811 mi | 7–14 days | $8,150 – $10,866 | $9,372 – $12,496 |
| Gilbert to Cincinnati | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Mesa to Cincinnati | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Scottsdale to Cincinnati | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Chandler to Cincinnati | ~1,831 mi | 7–14 days | $8,240 – $10,986 | $9,475 – $12,634 |
| Tempe to Cincinnati | ~1,832 mi | 7–14 days | $8,244 – $10,992 | $9,481 – $12,641 |
| Phoenix to Cincinnati | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Tucson to Dayton | ~1,840 mi | 7–14 days | $8,280 – $11,040 | $9,522 – $12,696 |
| Gilbert to Dayton | ~1,849 mi | 7–14 days | $8,321 – $11,094 | $9,569 – $12,758 |
| Mesa to Dayton | ~1,851 mi | 7–14 days | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| Scottsdale to Dayton | ~1,854 mi | 7–14 days | $8,343 – $11,124 | $9,594 – $12,793 |
| Chandler to Dayton | ~1,857 mi | 7–14 days | $8,357 – $11,142 | $9,610 – $12,813 |
| Tempe to Dayton | ~1,858 mi | 7–14 days | $8,361 – $11,148 | $9,615 – $12,820 |
| Phoenix to Dayton | ~1,865 mi | 7–14 days | $8,393 – $11,190 | $9,651 – $12,869 |
| Tucson to Toledo | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Gilbert to Toledo | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Mesa to Toledo | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Tucson to Columbus | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Scottsdale to Toledo | ~1,918 mi | 7–14 days | $8,631 – $11,508 | $9,926 – $13,234 |
| Chandler to Toledo | ~1,921 mi | 7–14 days | $8,645 – $11,526 | $9,941 – $13,255 |
| Tempe to Toledo | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Gilbert to Columbus | ~1,924 mi | 7–14 days | $8,658 – $11,544 | $9,957 – $13,276 |
| Mesa to Columbus | ~1,926 mi | 7–14 days | $8,667 – $11,556 | $9,967 – $13,289 |
| Phoenix to Toledo | ~1,928 mi | 7–14 days | $8,676 – $11,568 | $9,977 – $13,303 |
| Scottsdale to Columbus | ~1,930 mi | 7–14 days | $8,685 – $11,580 | $9,988 – $13,317 |
| Chandler to Columbus | ~1,932 mi | 7–14 days | $8,694 – $11,592 | $9,998 – $13,331 |
| Tempe to Columbus | ~1,933 mi | 7–14 days | $8,699 – $11,598 | $10,003 – $13,338 |
| Phoenix to Columbus | ~1,940 mi | 7–14 days | $8,730 – $11,640 | $10,040 – $13,386 |
| Tucson to Cleveland | ~2,018 mi | 7–14 days | $9,081 – $12,108 | $10,443 – $13,924 |
| Gilbert to Cleveland | ~2,021 mi | 7–14 days | $9,095 – $12,126 | $10,459 – $13,945 |
| Tucson to Akron | ~2,021 mi | 7–14 days | $9,095 – $12,126 | $10,459 – $13,945 |
| Mesa to Cleveland | ~2,022 mi | 7–14 days | $9,099 – $12,132 | $10,464 – $13,952 |
| Scottsdale to Cleveland | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Gilbert to Akron | ~2,026 mi | 7–14 days | $9,117 – $12,156 | $10,485 – $13,979 |
| Chandler to Cleveland | ~2,028 mi | 7–14 days | $9,126 – $12,168 | $10,495 – $13,993 |
| Mesa to Akron | ~2,028 mi | 7–14 days | $9,126 – $12,168 | $10,495 – $13,993 |
| Tempe to Cleveland | ~2,029 mi | 7–14 days | $9,131 – $12,174 | $10,500 – $14,000 |
| Scottsdale to Akron | ~2,031 mi | 7–14 days | $9,140 – $12,186 | $10,510 – $14,014 |
| Chandler to Akron | ~2,034 mi | 7–14 days | $9,153 – $12,204 | $10,526 – $14,035 |
| Tempe to Akron | ~2,035 mi | 7–14 days | $9,158 – $12,210 | $10,531 – $14,042 |
| Phoenix to Cleveland | ~2,036 mi | 7–14 days | $9,162 – $12,216 | $10,536 – $14,048 |
| Phoenix to Akron | ~2,041 mi | 7–14 days | $9,185 – $12,246 | $10,562 – $14,083 |
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 1,940 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 Ohio end
398 household-goods carriers are based in Ohio — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Columbus runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,730 – $11,640 | $10,913 – $14,550 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,040 – $13,386 | $12,550 – $16,733 |
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 Ohio moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Ohio?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Columbus, the distance is about 1,940 miles. From our model that is $8,730 – $11,640 for a two-bedroom home and $10,040 – $13,386 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,286 – $8,381 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,190 – $5,587. Across the 42 city pairs we price between Arizona and Ohio, distances run from 1,811 to 2,041 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Ohio take?
Phoenix to Columbus is 4 days on the road (about 35 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 Ohio?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Ohio 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 Ohio?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,190 – $5,587 for a two-bedroom home over 1,940 miles against $8,730 – $11,640 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 $12,550 – $16,733 rather than $10,040 – $13,386.