Moving from Minnesota to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Phoenix it is about 1,491 miles and 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,481 to 1,517 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.
- ~1,491 miMinneapolis → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,710+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 6,126 people moved from Minnesota to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,268), and about 2,608 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Phoenix it is about 1,491 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,710 – $8,946 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,126 people a year (±1,268), against about 2,608 (±748) from Arizona to Minnesota, so Arizona gains about 3,518 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 12th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | Maricopa County | 955 ±288 |
| Ramsey County | Maricopa County | 524 ±305 |
| Dakota County | Maricopa County | 426 ±221 |
| Washington County | Maricopa County | 394 ±184 |
| Anoka County | Mohave County | 319 ±394* |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Arizona
At about 1,491 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,831 – $6,441; a freight trailer is $3,221 – $4,294.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,032 – $6,710 | $3,623 – $4,831 | $2,415 – $3,221 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,039 – $8,051 | $4,348 – $5,797 | $2,899 – $3,865 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,710 – $8,946 | $4,831 – $6,441 | $3,221 – $4,294 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,716 – $10,288 | $5,555 – $7,407 | $3,704 – $4,938 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,722 – $11,630 | $6,280 – $8,373 | $4,187 – $5,582 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,064 – $13,419 | $7,246 – $9,662 | $4,831 – $6,441 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,491 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 Minnesota to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Mesa | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Minneapolis to Scottsdale | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Rochester to Mesa | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Rochester to Gilbert | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Rochester to Scottsdale | ~1,482 mi | 7–14 days | $6,669 – $8,892 | $7,669 – $10,226 |
| Minneapolis to Gilbert | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Minneapolis to Tempe | ~1,487 mi | 7–14 days | $6,692 – $8,922 | $7,695 – $10,260 |
| Rochester to Tempe | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Saint Paul to Mesa | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Saint Paul to Scottsdale | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| Minneapolis to Chandler | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Rochester to Chandler | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Saint Paul to Gilbert | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| Minneapolis to Phoenix | ~1,491 mi | 7–14 days | $6,710 – $8,946 | $7,716 – $10,288 |
| Rochester to Phoenix | ~1,492 mi | 7–14 days | $6,714 – $8,952 | $7,721 – $10,295 |
| Saint Paul to Tempe | ~1,494 mi | 7–14 days | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| Saint Paul to Chandler | ~1,496 mi | 7–14 days | $6,732 – $8,976 | $7,742 – $10,322 |
| Saint Paul to Phoenix | ~1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
| Rochester to Tucson | ~1,504 mi | 7–14 days | $6,768 – $9,024 | $7,783 – $10,378 |
| Minneapolis to Tucson | ~1,510 mi | 7–14 days | $6,795 – $9,060 | $7,814 – $10,419 |
| Saint Paul to Tucson | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,491 miles. From our model that is $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,831 – $6,441 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,221 – $4,294. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Arizona, distances run from 1,481 to 1,517 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Arizona take?
Minneapolis to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 27 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 Minnesota to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,221 – $4,294 for a two-bedroom home over 1,491 miles against $6,710 – $8,946 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,831 – $6,441, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,126 people (±1,268) moved from Minnesota to Arizona that year, against about 2,608 (±748) from Arizona to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 12th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.