Moving from Minneapolis, MN to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,491 miles across a state line, from Minnesota into Arizona, 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 Minneapolis, MN to Phoenix, AZ covers about 1,491 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 955 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,491 miles from Minnesota to Arizona. 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 $6,710 – $8,946 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 27 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 Minneapolis to Phoenix
| 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Minneapolis to Phoenix
1,491 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,455. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,710 to $8,946, 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 Minneapolis to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 955 people a year (±288) moved from Hennepin County, MN, home to Minneapolis, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 498 people a year (±183). Movers from Hennepin County make up 0.5% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,126 people a year (±1,268) moving from Minnesota to Arizona and about 2,608 people a year (±748) from Arizona to Minnesota — a net gain for Arizona of about 3,518 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County, MN | 12,138 ±1,365 |
| Anoka County, MN | 8,764 ±1,203 |
| Dakota County, MN | 6,506 ±899 |
| Carver County, MN | 2,839 ±475 |
| Washington County, MN | 2,544 ±572 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
56 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Minneapolis (187 counting those licensed only inside Minnesota). 34 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.5% of their 715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayUSDOT 125630 | Eagan · 10 mi | 360 trucks | 954 | 15.8% of 507 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 125665 | Saint Paul · 6 mi | 221 trucks | 63 | 13.9% of 36 |
| Manning Transfer IncUSDOT 116111 | Blaine · 14 mi | 60 trucks | 104 | 23.5% of 51 |
| AAA Movers IncUSDOT 1140502 | Brooklyn Park · 11 mi | 44 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Matt's Moving LLCUSDOT 1704106 | Saint Paul · 10 mi | 32 trucks | 15 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Twin Cities Moving Systems IncUSDOT 1273556 | Prior Lake · 22 mi | 30 trucks | 47 | 25.0% of 24 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Minnesota into Arizona, 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 Minneapolis to Phoenix
Insist on a survey
Over 1,491 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 1,491 miles of handling.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Minneapolis
All routes from Minneapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Saint Paul, MN | ~10 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Minneapolis to Rochester, MN | ~90 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Minneapolis to Sioux Falls, SD | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Minneapolis to Fargo, ND | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Minneapolis to Madison, WI | ~272 mi | $1,224 – $1,632 |
| Minneapolis to Des Moines, IA | ~274 mi | $1,233 – $1,644 |
| Minneapolis to Omaha, NE | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Minneapolis to Milwaukee, WI | ~347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Minneapolis to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minneapolis to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,491 miles cost about $5,032 – $6,710 for a studio, $6,710 – $8,946 for a two-bedroom home and $7,716 – $10,288 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Minneapolis to Phoenix take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 27 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 Minneapolis to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,221 – $4,294 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,710 – $8,946 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,831 – $6,441.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minneapolis to Phoenix?
Yes. Minneapolis is in Minnesota and Phoenix is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 56 listed movers within 30 miles of Minneapolis hold it.
How many people move from Minneapolis to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 955 people a year (margin of error ±288) moved from Hennepin County, which contains Minneapolis, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
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.