Moving from Michigan to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Detroit and Phoenix it is about 1,968 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,816 to 1,968 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.
- ~1,968 miDetroit → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,856+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 7,691 people moved from Michigan to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,101), and about 4,050 went the other way. Between Detroit and Phoenix it is about 1,968 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,856 – $11,808 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 83 movers based in Michigan hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Michigan to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,691 people a year (±3,101), against about 4,050 (±1,566) from Arizona to Michigan, so Arizona gains about 3,641 people a year on this exchange. Michigan is the 8th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | Maricopa County | 690 ±264 |
| Oakland County | Maricopa County | 455 ±156 |
| Wayne County | Pima County | 314 ±229 |
| Kent County | Maricopa County | 276 ±160 |
| Macomb County | Maricopa County | 201 ±138 |
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.
Detroit 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 Michigan and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Michigan to Arizona
At about 1,968 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,856 – $11,808 for a two-bedroom home and $10,184 – $13,579 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,376 – $8,502; a freight trailer is $4,251 – $5,668.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,642 – $8,856 | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,188 – $4,251 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,970 – $10,627 | $5,739 – $7,652 | $3,826 – $5,101 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,856 – $11,808 | $6,376 – $8,502 | $4,251 – $5,668 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,184 – $13,579 | $7,333 – $9,777 | $4,889 – $6,518 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,513 – $15,350 | $8,289 – $11,052 | $5,526 – $7,368 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,284 – $17,712 | $9,564 – $12,753 | $6,376 – $8,502 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,968 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 Michigan to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids to Gilbert | ~1,816 mi | 7–14 days | $8,172 – $10,896 | $9,398 – $12,530 |
| Grand Rapids to Mesa | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Grand Rapids to Scottsdale | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Grand Rapids to Tucson | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| Grand Rapids to Chandler | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Grand Rapids to Tempe | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Grand Rapids to Phoenix | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Lansing to Gilbert | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Lansing to Mesa | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Lansing to Scottsdale | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Lansing to Tucson | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Lansing to Chandler | ~1,881 mi | 7–14 days | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Lansing to Tempe | ~1,881 mi | 7–14 days | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Lansing to Phoenix | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Ann Arbor to Gilbert | ~1,912 mi | 7–14 days | $8,604 – $11,472 | $9,895 – $13,193 |
| Ann Arbor to Mesa | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Ann Arbor to Tucson | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Ann Arbor to Scottsdale | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Ann Arbor to Chandler | ~1,920 mi | 7–14 days | $8,640 – $11,520 | $9,936 – $13,248 |
| Ann Arbor to Tempe | ~1,920 mi | 7–14 days | $8,640 – $11,520 | $9,936 – $13,248 |
| Ann Arbor to Phoenix | ~1,926 mi | 7–14 days | $8,667 – $11,556 | $9,967 – $13,289 |
| Detroit to Gilbert | ~1,954 mi | 7–14 days | $8,793 – $11,724 | $10,112 – $13,483 |
| Detroit to Mesa | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Detroit to Tucson | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Detroit to Scottsdale | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| Detroit to Chandler | ~1,961 mi | 7–14 days | $8,825 – $11,766 | $10,148 – $13,531 |
| Detroit to Tempe | ~1,962 mi | 7–14 days | $8,829 – $11,772 | $10,153 – $13,538 |
| Detroit to Phoenix | ~1,968 mi | 7–14 days | $8,856 – $11,808 | $10,184 – $13,579 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Michigan
48 of the 83 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 227 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 27 of 102 vehicle inspections (26.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 32 of 227 driver inspections (14.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Moving Systems Premier RelocationsDearborn, MI · USDOT 153343 | 71 | 15 of 38 | 5 of 71 |
| SM Moving & Freightage LLCTrenton, MI · USDOT 2907353 | 23 | 0 of 5 | 5 of 23 |
| Bintris Moving and StorageBenton Harbor, MI · USDOT 2781399 | 14 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 14 |
| Downriver Moving and FreightRiver Rouge, MI · USDOT 4055424 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 8 |
| Northeastern Transfer IncPosen, MI · USDOT 465381 | 8 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 8 |
| Personal Touch Moving IncOxford, MI · USDOT 1368276 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
376 listed household-goods carriers are based in Michigan, 83 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Michigan 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 Michigan. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Michigan
Michigan to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Michigan to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Detroit and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,968 miles. From our model that is $8,856 – $11,808 for a two-bedroom home and $10,184 – $13,579 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,376 – $8,502 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,251 – $5,668. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Michigan and Arizona, distances run from 1,816 to 1,968 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Michigan to Arizona take?
Detroit to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Michigan to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Michigan into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 376 listed movers based in Michigan, 83 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Michigan.
What is the cheapest way to move from Michigan to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,251 – $5,668 for a two-bedroom home over 1,968 miles against $8,856 – $11,808 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,376 – $8,502, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Michigan to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,691 people (±3,101) moved from Michigan to Arizona that year, against about 4,050 (±1,566) from Arizona to Michigan. That makes Michigan the 8th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.