Moving from Mississippi to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Phoenix it is about 1,481 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,414 to 1,588 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 miJackson → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,665+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 471 people moved from Mississippi to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±551), and about 255 went the other way. Between Jackson 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. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 471 people a year (±551), against about 255 (±227) from Arizona to Mississippi, so Arizona gains about 216 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 40th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Maricopa County | 120 ±86 |
| Warren County | Maricopa County | 84 ±64 |
| Lafayette County | Pima County | 76 ±112* |
| Harrison County | Coconino County | 52 ±87* |
| Harrison County | Yuma County | 47 ±71* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Tucson | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Jackson to Gilbert | ~1,460 mi | 7–14 days | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| Jackson to Mesa | ~1,465 mi | 7–14 days | $6,593 – $8,790 | $7,581 – $10,108 |
| Jackson to Chandler | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Jackson to Scottsdale | ~1,471 mi | 7–14 days | $6,620 – $8,826 | $7,612 – $10,150 |
| Jackson to Tempe | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Jackson to Phoenix | ~1,481 mi | 7–14 days | $6,665 – $8,886 | $7,664 – $10,219 |
| Gulfport to Tucson | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Gulfport to Gilbert | ~1,565 mi | 7–14 days | $7,043 – $9,390 | $8,099 – $10,798 |
| Gulfport to Mesa | ~1,571 mi | 7–14 days | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| Gulfport to Chandler | ~1,572 mi | 7–14 days | $7,074 – $9,432 | $8,135 – $10,847 |
| Gulfport to Scottsdale | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Gulfport to Tempe | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Gulfport to Phoenix | ~1,588 mi | 7–14 days | $7,146 – $9,528 | $8,218 – $10,957 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson 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 14 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Arizona, distances run from 1,414 to 1,588 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Arizona take?
Jackson 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 Mississippi to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 471 people (±551) moved from Mississippi to Arizona that year, against about 255 (±227) from Arizona to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 40th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.