Moving from Missouri to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Phoenix it is about 1,481 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,205 to 1,481 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.
- ~1,481 miSaint Louis → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,665+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 3,235 people moved from Missouri to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,460), and about 4,895 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Phoenix it is about 1,481 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,665 – $8,886 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,235 people a year (±1,460), against about 4,895 (±1,641) from Arizona to Missouri, so Arizona loses about 1,660 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 22nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Maricopa County | 348 ±166 |
| St. Louis County | Maricopa County | 307 ±134 |
| St. Louis City | Maricopa County | 248 ±169 |
| Johnson County | Maricopa County | 197 ±184 |
| Clay County | Maricopa County | 180 ±132 |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Arizona
At about 1,481 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,798 – $6,398; a freight trailer is $3,199 – $4,265.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,998 – $6,665 | $3,599 – $4,798 | $2,399 – $3,199 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,998 – $7,997 | $4,319 – $5,758 | $2,879 – $3,839 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,665 – $8,886 | $4,798 – $6,398 | $3,199 – $4,265 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,664 – $10,219 | $5,518 – $7,358 | $3,679 – $4,905 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,664 – $11,552 | $6,238 – $8,317 | $4,159 – $5,545 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,997 – $13,329 | $7,198 – $9,597 | $4,798 – $6,398 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,481 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Tucson | ~1,205 mi | 7–14 days | $5,423 – $7,230 | $6,236 – $8,315 |
| Kansas City to Gilbert | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Kansas City to Mesa | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Kansas City to Scottsdale | ~1,211 mi | 7–14 days | $5,450 – $7,266 | $6,267 – $8,356 |
| Kansas City to Chandler | ~1,214 mi | 7–14 days | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
| Kansas City to Tempe | ~1,215 mi | 7–14 days | $5,468 – $7,290 | $6,288 – $8,384 |
| Kansas City to Phoenix | ~1,222 mi | 7–14 days | $5,499 – $7,332 | $6,324 – $8,432 |
| Springfield to Tucson | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Springfield to Gilbert | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Springfield to Mesa | ~1,254 mi | 7–14 days | $5,643 – $7,524 | $6,489 – $8,653 |
| Springfield to Scottsdale | ~1,258 mi | 7–14 days | $5,661 – $7,548 | $6,510 – $8,680 |
| Springfield to Chandler | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Springfield to Tempe | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Springfield to Phoenix | ~1,269 mi | 7–14 days | $5,711 – $7,614 | $6,567 – $8,756 |
| Columbia to Tucson | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Columbia to Gilbert | ~1,339 mi | 7–14 days | $6,026 – $8,034 | $6,929 – $9,239 |
| Columbia to Mesa | ~1,341 mi | 7–14 days | $6,035 – $8,046 | $6,940 – $9,253 |
| Columbia to Scottsdale | ~1,344 mi | 7–14 days | $6,048 – $8,064 | $6,955 – $9,274 |
| Columbia to Chandler | ~1,347 mi | 7–14 days | $6,062 – $8,082 | $6,971 – $9,294 |
| Columbia to Tempe | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Columbia to Phoenix | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Saint Louis to Tucson | ~1,455 mi | 7–14 days | $6,548 – $8,730 | $7,530 – $10,039 |
| Saint Louis to Gilbert | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Saint Louis to Mesa | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Saint Louis to Scottsdale | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Saint Louis to Chandler | ~1,473 mi | 7–14 days | $6,629 – $8,838 | $7,623 – $10,164 |
| Saint Louis to Tempe | ~1,474 mi | 7–14 days | $6,633 – $8,844 | $7,628 – $10,171 |
| Saint Louis to Phoenix | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,481 miles. From our model that is $6,665 – $8,886 for a two-bedroom home and $7,664 – $10,219 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,798 – $6,398 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,199 – $4,265. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Missouri and Arizona, distances run from 1,205 to 1,481 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Arizona take?
Saint Louis to Phoenix is 3 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 Missouri to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,199 – $4,265 for a two-bedroom home over 1,481 miles against $6,665 – $8,886 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,798 – $6,398, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,235 people (±1,460) moved from Missouri to Arizona that year, against about 4,895 (±1,641) from Arizona to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.