Cape Girardeau, MO → Yuma, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,709 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,070–$9,030, delivery in 5–10 days, 58 carriers on the Cape Girardeau side and 66 in Yuma.
The route from Cape Girardeau, MO to Yuma, AZ covers roughly 1,709 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 $6,070 to $9,030 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 30 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 66 around Yuma (57 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 Yuma.
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,000 and Yuma about 105,227. Cape Girardeau is considerably denser (1,351 people per square mile versus 792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,070 | $7,400 | $9,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,710 | $11,840 | $14,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,350 | $16,280 | $19,870 |
$2,360–$3,330
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,550–$3,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,070–$9,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cape Girardeau, MO → Yuma, 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 $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,420 for a one-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,030 for a two-bedroom, $9,710 to $14,450 for a three-bedroom and $13,350 to $19,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,709 road miles (1,448 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 $2,360 to $3,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,550 to $3,740. 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–Yuma corridor.