Moving from Fargo, ND to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,429 miles across a state line, from North Dakota 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 Fargo, ND to Phoenix, AZ covers about 1,429 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,431 – $8,574 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 326 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,429 miles from North Dakota 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 $6,431 – $8,574 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 26 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 Fargo to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,823 – $6,431 | $3,472 – $4,630 | $2,315 – $3,087 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,787 – $7,717 | $4,167 – $5,556 | $2,778 – $3,704 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,431 – $8,574 | $4,630 – $6,173 | $3,087 – $4,116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,395 – $9,860 | $5,324 – $7,099 | $3,550 – $4,733 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,360 – $11,146 | $6,019 – $8,025 | $4,013 – $5,350 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,646 – $12,861 | $6,945 – $9,260 | $4,630 – $6,173 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,429 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, Fargo to Phoenix
1,429 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,145. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,431 to $8,574, 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 Fargo to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 326 people a year (±164) moved from Cass County, ND, home to Fargo, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 92 people a year (±124). Movers from Cass County make up 0.2% 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 916 people a year (±603) moving from North Dakota to Arizona and about 1,028 people a year (±789) from Arizona to North Dakota — a net gain for North Dakota of about 112 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, MN | 2,741 ±697 |
| Grand Forks County, ND | 1,045 ±348 |
| Hennepin County, MN | 527 ±178 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 363 ±143 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 326 ±164 |
| 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
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fargo (11 counting those licensed only inside North Dakota). 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.8% of their 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco MMCUSDOT 3263587 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 33 trucks | 77 | 9.4% of 32 |
| 5 Star Moving IncUSDOT 1087336 | Fargo · 4 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| The Apartment MoversUSDOT 513176 | West Fargo · 7 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Schmidt and Sons Building Movers IncUSDOT 1178202 | Kindred · 20 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Simple MovesUSDOT 4483504 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Union Storage and Transfer CompanyUSDOT 282209 | Fargo · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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 North Dakota 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 Fargo to Phoenix
Insist on a survey
Over 1,429 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 1,429 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 Fargo
All routes from Fargo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo to Bismarck, ND | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Fargo to Minneapolis, MN | ~250 mi | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| Fargo to Saint Paul, MN | ~259 mi | $1,166 – $1,554 |
| Fargo to Sioux Falls, SD | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Fargo to Rochester, MN | ~336 mi | $1,512 – $2,016 |
| Fargo to Salt Lake City, UT | ~1,004 mi | $4,518 – $6,024 |
| Fargo to Atlanta, GA | ~1,300 mi | $5,850 – $7,800 |
| Fargo to Washington, DC | ~1,326 mi | $5,967 – $7,956 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Fargo to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fargo to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,429 miles cost about $4,823 – $6,431 for a studio, $6,431 – $8,574 for a two-bedroom home and $7,395 – $9,860 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fargo to Phoenix take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 Fargo to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,087 – $4,116 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,431 – $8,574 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,630 – $6,173.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fargo to Phoenix?
Yes. Fargo is in North Dakota and Phoenix is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Fargo hold it.
How many people move from Fargo to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 326 people a year (margin of error ±164) moved from Cass County, which contains Fargo, 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.