Aberdeen, SD → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,296 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,850, delivery in 3–7 days, 9 carriers on the Aberdeen side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from Aberdeen, SD to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 1,296 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,280 to $7,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 3 min.
On the Aberdeen side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 886 around Tempe (350 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Tempe.
Aberdeen has a population of about 28,000 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,725 in Aberdeen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,430 | $7,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,440 | $10,300 | $12,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,610 | $14,160 | $17,270 |
$1,780–$2,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,180–$3,200
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,280–$7,850
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aberdeen, SD → Tempe, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dial-A-Move INC
Legal name: Double Duty Portable Storage And Movers INC
Legal name: Greg G Milbrandt
Legal name: James G Pernsteiner
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Legal name: C H Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,710 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,850 for a two-bedroom, $8,440 to $12,560 for a three-bedroom and $11,610 to $17,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,296 road miles (1,098 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 3 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into Arizona makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,780 to $2,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,200. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Aberdeen–Tempe corridor.