Moving from Indiana to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Phoenix it is about 1,745 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,606 to 1,824 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.
- ~1,745 miIndianapolis → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,853+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 5,273 people moved from Indiana to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,072), and about 1,483 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Phoenix it is about 1,745 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,853 – $10,470 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,273 people a year (±3,072), against about 1,483 (±644) from Arizona to Indiana, so Arizona gains about 3,790 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 14th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Maricopa County | 369 ±159 |
| Tippecanoe County | Maricopa County | 326 ±200 |
| Lake County | Maricopa County | 312 ±165 |
| Vanderburgh County | Graham County | 294 ±359* |
| Hamilton County | Maricopa County | 285 ±207 |
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.
Indianapolis to Phoenix, 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 Indiana and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Arizona
At about 1,745 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,853 – $10,470 for a two-bedroom home and $9,030 – $12,040 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,654 – $7,538; a freight trailer is $3,769 – $5,026.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,889 – $7,853 | $4,240 – $5,654 | $2,827 – $3,769 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,067 – $9,423 | $5,088 – $6,785 | $3,392 – $4,523 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,853 – $10,470 | $5,654 – $7,538 | $3,769 – $5,026 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,030 – $12,040 | $6,502 – $8,669 | $4,335 – $5,779 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,208 – $13,611 | $7,350 – $9,800 | $4,900 – $6,533 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,779 – $15,705 | $8,481 – $11,308 | $5,654 – $7,538 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,745 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 Indiana to Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Tucson | ~1,606 mi | 7–14 days | $7,227 – $9,636 | $8,311 – $11,081 |
| Evansville to Gilbert | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Evansville to Mesa | ~1,624 mi | 7–14 days | $7,308 – $9,744 | $8,404 – $11,206 |
| Evansville to Scottsdale | ~1,628 mi | 7–14 days | $7,326 – $9,768 | $8,425 – $11,233 |
| Evansville to Chandler | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Evansville to Tempe | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Evansville to Phoenix | ~1,639 mi | 7–14 days | $7,376 – $9,834 | $8,482 – $11,309 |
| Indianapolis to Tucson | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Indianapolis to Gilbert | ~1,729 mi | 7–14 days | $7,781 – $10,374 | $8,948 – $11,930 |
| Indianapolis to Mesa | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Indianapolis to Scottsdale | ~1,734 mi | 7–14 days | $7,803 – $10,404 | $8,973 – $11,965 |
| Indianapolis to Chandler | ~1,737 mi | 7–14 days | $7,817 – $10,422 | $8,989 – $11,985 |
| Indianapolis to Tempe | ~1,738 mi | 7–14 days | $7,821 – $10,428 | $8,994 – $11,992 |
| Indianapolis to Phoenix | ~1,745 mi | 7–14 days | $7,853 – $10,470 | $9,030 – $12,040 |
| Fort Wayne to Tucson | ~1,807 mi | 7–14 days | $8,132 – $10,842 | $9,351 – $12,468 |
| Fort Wayne to Gilbert | ~1,810 mi | 7–14 days | $8,145 – $10,860 | $9,367 – $12,489 |
| Fort Wayne to Mesa | ~1,811 mi | 7–14 days | $8,150 – $10,866 | $9,372 – $12,496 |
| Fort Wayne to Scottsdale | ~1,814 mi | 7–14 days | $8,163 – $10,884 | $9,387 – $12,517 |
| Fort Wayne to Chandler | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Fort Wayne to Tempe | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Fort Wayne to Phoenix | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Indiana
Indiana to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,745 miles. From our model that is $7,853 – $10,470 for a two-bedroom home and $9,030 – $12,040 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,654 – $7,538 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,769 – $5,026. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Indiana and Arizona, distances run from 1,606 to 1,824 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Arizona take?
Indianapolis to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 Indiana to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,769 – $5,026 for a two-bedroom home over 1,745 miles against $7,853 – $10,470 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,654 – $7,538, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,273 people (±3,072) moved from Indiana to Arizona that year, against about 1,483 (±644) from Arizona to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 14th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.