Avondale, AZ → Tucson, AZ · Short-haul move
About 138 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,120–$3,150, delivery in 1–2 days, 311 carriers on the Avondale side and 212 in Tucson.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Tucson, AZ covers roughly 138 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul 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 3 h 5 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,120 and $3,150, 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 212 around Tucson (95 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 Tucson.
Avondale has a population of about 100,983 and Tucson about 548,371. The two cities have comparable density (1,889 and 2,252 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,120 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,680 | $6,930 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,120–$3,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,270 to $1,890 for a one-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,150 for a two-bedroom, $3,390 to $5,040 for a three-bedroom and $4,660 to $6,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 138 road miles (117 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 5 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Avondale and Tucson 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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–Tucson corridor.