Moving from Cheyenne, WY to Scottsdale, AZ
About 765 miles across a state line, from Wyoming 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 Cheyenne, WY to Scottsdale, AZ covers about 765 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,443 – $4,590 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 69 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 765 miles between Wyoming and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,443 – $4,590 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Cheyenne to Scottsdale
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,582 – $3,443 | $1,859 – $2,479 | $1,239 – $1,652 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,098 – $4,131 | $2,231 – $2,974 | $1,487 – $1,983 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,443 – $4,590 | $2,479 – $3,305 | $1,652 – $2,203 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,959 – $5,278 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,164 – $6,885 | $3,718 – $4,957 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
Transport only, for an estimated 765 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, Cheyenne to Scottsdale
765 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,825. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,443 to $4,590, 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 Cheyenne to Scottsdale
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 69 people a year (±61) moved from Laramie County, WY, home to Cheyenne, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Scottsdale. Going the other way: about 113 people a year (±124). Movers from Laramie County make up 0.0% 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 189 people a year (±219) moving from Wyoming to Arizona and about 1,574 people a year (±1,413) from Arizona to Wyoming — a net gain for Wyoming of about 1,385 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 388 ±350 |
| El Paso County, CO | 320 ±221 |
| Albany County, WY | 311 ±121 |
| Weber County, UT | 308 ±455 |
| Henry County, GA | 285 ±402 |
| 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
3 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Cheyenne (6 counting those licensed only inside Wyoming). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 50.0% of their 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Storage&Moving IncUSDOT 286130 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 22889 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 10 trucks | 3 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Aavon Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 100277 | Cheyenne · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Scottsdale end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Scottsdale: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), Just-In Time Moving (Mesa, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Wyoming 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 Cheyenne to Scottsdale
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 765 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Scottsdale
A local move inside Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale are Mesa (about 9 mi), Tempe (about 9 mi), Phoenix (about 11 mi).
Other routes from Cheyenne
All routes from Cheyenne, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne to Fort Collins, CO | ~50 mi | $455 – $747 |
| Cheyenne to Casper, WY | ~165 mi | $743 – $990 |
| Cheyenne to Colorado Springs, CO | ~186 mi | $837 – $1,116 |
| Cheyenne to Sioux Falls, SD | ~519 mi | $2,336 – $3,114 |
| Cheyenne to Missoula, MT | ~703 mi | $3,164 – $4,218 |
| Cheyenne to Las Vegas, NV | ~763 mi | $3,434 – $4,578 |
| Cheyenne to Fresno, CA | ~1,001 mi | $4,505 – $6,006 |
| Cheyenne to Bakersfield, CA | ~1,011 mi | $4,550 – $6,066 |
Also moving to Scottsdale: from San Antonio, TX, from Tulsa, OK, from Tacoma, WA, from Madison, WI.
Cheyenne to Scottsdale moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Cheyenne to Scottsdale?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 765 miles cost about $2,582 – $3,443 for a studio, $3,443 – $4,590 for a two-bedroom home and $3,959 – $5,278 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Cheyenne to Scottsdale take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Cheyenne to Scottsdale?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,652 – $2,203 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,443 – $4,590 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,479 – $3,305.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Cheyenne to Scottsdale?
Yes. Cheyenne is in Wyoming and Scottsdale is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 3 listed movers within 30 miles of Cheyenne hold it.
How many people move from Cheyenne to Scottsdale each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 69 people a year (margin of error ±61) moved from Laramie County, which contains Cheyenne, to Maricopa County, which contains Scottsdale.
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.