Cape Girardeau, MO → Surprise, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,544 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,810–$8,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 435 in Surprise.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Surprise, AZ covers roughly 1,544 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 $5,810 to $8,650 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Cape Girardeau side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 435 around Surprise (213 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 Surprise.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Surprise about 175,304. The two cities have comparable density (1,351 and 1,298 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,490 | $4,250 | $5,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,810 | $7,090 | $8,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,340 | $13,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,790 | $15,600 | $19,030 |
$2,190–$3,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,400–$3,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,810–$8,650
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 $2,330 to $3,460 for a studio, $3,490 to $5,190 for a one-bedroom, $5,810 to $8,650 for a two-bedroom, $9,300 to $13,840 for a three-bedroom and $12,790 to $19,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,544 road miles (1,309 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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 $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Cape Girardeau–Surprise corridor.