Moving from Tempe, AZ to Ann Arbor, MI
About 1,920 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Michigan, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Tempe, AZ to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 1,920 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,640 – $11,520 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 24 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,920 miles from Arizona to Michigan. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $8,640 – $11,520 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 35 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tempe to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,480 – $8,640 | $4,666 – $6,221 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,776 – $10,368 | $5,599 – $7,465 | $3,732 – $4,977 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,640 – $11,520 | $6,221 – $8,294 | $4,147 – $5,530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,936 – $13,248 | $7,154 – $9,539 | $4,769 – $6,359 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,232 – $14,976 | $8,087 – $10,783 | $5,391 – $7,188 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,960 – $17,280 | $9,331 – $12,442 | $6,221 – $8,294 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,920 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Tempe to Ann Arbor
1,920 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,600. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,640 to $11,520, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Tempe to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 24 people a year (±28) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Tempe, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 106 people a year (±68). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.1% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,050 people a year (±1,566) moving from Arizona to Michigan and about 7,691 people a year (±3,101) from Michigan to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 3,641 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tempe (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 16 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3229932 | Mesa · 8 mi | 18 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Michigan, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Tempe to Ann Arbor
Insist on a survey
Over 1,920 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,920 miles of handling.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Tempe
All routes from Tempe, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe to Saint George, UT | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| Tempe to Lancaster, CA | ~430 mi | $1,935 – $2,580 |
| Tempe to San Francisco, CA | ~772 mi | $3,474 – $4,632 |
| Tempe to Atlanta, GA | ~1,843 mi | $8,294 – $11,058 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Tempe to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tempe to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,920 miles cost about $6,480 – $8,640 for a studio, $8,640 – $11,520 for a two-bedroom home and $9,936 – $13,248 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tempe to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 35 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tempe to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,147 – $5,530 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,640 – $11,520 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,221 – $8,294.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tempe to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Tempe is in Arizona and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Tempe hold it.
How many people move from Tempe to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 24 people a year (margin of error ±28) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Tempe, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.