Tempe, AZ

Aurora, IL → Tempe, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Aurora to Tempe

About 1,666 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,340–$9,430, delivery in 5–10 days, 824 carriers on the Aurora side and 886 in Tempe.

  • 1,666 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,340–$9,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,666 miles (1,412 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
824 (675 interstate)
Movers at destination
886 (350 interstate)

Reverse: Tempe → Aurora

The route from Aurora, IL to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 1,666 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,340 to $9,430 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Aurora side there are 824 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (675 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.

Aurora has a population of about 181,505 and Tempe about 190,571. The two cities have comparable density (4,012 and 4,526 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Aurora to Tempe

Full-service estimate for 1,666 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,540 $3,090 $3,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,800 $4,640 $5,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,340 $7,730 $9,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,140 $12,370 $15,090
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,950 $17,010 $20,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,310–$3,260

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,510–$3,690

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,340–$9,430

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Aurora (origin)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Road Titans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620076
MC
1236236
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Muzom Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456325
MC
848295
Based in
Aurora, IL 60504 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 824 movers in Aurora

Near Tempe (destination)

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119424
MC
473382
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85009 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Air Support INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
294366
MC
242304
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85040 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 886 movers in Tempe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Tempe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,770 for a studio, $3,800 to $5,660 for a one-bedroom, $6,340 to $9,430 for a two-bedroom, $10,140 to $15,090 for a three-bedroom and $13,950 to $20,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Tempe from Aurora?

About 1,666 road miles (1,412 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Aurora to Tempe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,310 to $3,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,690. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Aurora–Tempe corridor.