Moving from Kansas to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Phoenix it is about 1,023 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,001 to 1,219 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.
- ~1,023 miWichita → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,604+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 463 people moved from Kansas to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±348), and about 4,068 went the other way. Between Wichita and Phoenix it is about 1,023 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,604 – $6,138 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 463 people a year (±348), against about 4,068 (±2,270) from Arizona to Kansas, so Arizona loses about 3,605 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 41st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Maricopa County | 563 ±333 |
| Sedgwick County | Maricopa County | 318 ±279 |
| Riley County | Cochise County | 225 ±230* |
| Dickinson County | Maricopa County | 150 ±166* |
| Reno County | Pima County | 118 ±156* |
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.
Wichita 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 Kansas and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Arizona
At about 1,023 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,604 – $6,138 for a two-bedroom home and $5,294 – $7,059 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,315 – $4,419; a freight trailer is $2,210 – $2,946.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,453 – $4,604 | $2,486 – $3,315 | $1,657 – $2,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,143 – $5,524 | $2,983 – $3,977 | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,604 – $6,138 | $3,315 – $4,419 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,294 – $7,059 | $3,812 – $5,082 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,985 – $7,979 | $4,309 – $5,745 | $2,873 – $3,830 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,023 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 Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita to Tucson | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Wichita to Gilbert | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Wichita to Mesa | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Wichita to Scottsdale | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Wichita to Chandler | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Wichita to Tempe | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Wichita to Phoenix | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Overland Park to Tucson | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Overland Park to Gilbert | ~1,198 mi | 3–7 days | $5,391 – $7,188 | $6,200 – $8,266 |
| Overland Park to Mesa | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Overland Park to Scottsdale | ~1,202 mi | 7–14 days | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Kansas City to Tucson | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Kansas City to Gilbert | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
| Overland Park to Chandler | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
| Kansas City to Mesa | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Overland Park to Tempe | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Kansas City to Scottsdale | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Kansas City to Chandler | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Overland Park to Phoenix | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Kansas City to Tempe | ~1,213 mi | 7–14 days | $5,459 – $7,278 | $6,277 – $8,370 |
| Kansas City to Phoenix | ~1,219 mi | 7–14 days | $5,486 – $7,314 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas 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 Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,023 miles. From our model that is $4,604 – $6,138 for a two-bedroom home and $5,294 – $7,059 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,315 – $4,419 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,210 – $2,946. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Kansas and Arizona, distances run from 1,001 to 1,219 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Arizona take?
Wichita to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Kansas to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,210 – $2,946 for a two-bedroom home over 1,023 miles against $4,604 – $6,138 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,315 – $4,419, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 463 people (±348) moved from Kansas to Arizona that year, against about 4,068 (±2,270) from Arizona to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 41st-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.