Avondale, AZ → Tempe, AZ · Local move
About 28 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,170–$1,740, delivery in 0–1 days, 311 carriers on the Avondale side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 28 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,170 and $1,740, before packing or storage.
On the Avondale side there are 311 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (138 of them authorized for interstate work), and 886 around Tempe (350 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Avondale has a population of about 100,983 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,889 in Avondale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $620 | $750 | $920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $720 | $880 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,820 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,720 | $3,320 | $4,050 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,170–$1,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Avondale, AZ → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $620 to $920 for a studio, $720 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,170 to $1,740 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,700 for a three-bedroom and $2,720 to $4,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 28 road miles (24 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Avondale and Tempe are in Arizona, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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 Avondale–Tempe corridor.