Cedar Rapids, IA → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,477 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,660–$8,420, delivery in 3–7 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 886 in Tempe.
Tempe sits about 1,477 miles west of Cedar Rapids, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Arizona that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,660 to $8,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Cedar Rapids), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Iowa, 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 | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,140 | $5,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,660 | $6,900 | $8,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,060 | $11,050 | $13,480 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,450 | $15,190 | $18,530 |
$2,120–$2,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,340–$3,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,660–$8,420
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 $2,260 to $3,370 for a studio, $3,400 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,660 to $8,420 for a two-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,480 for a three-bedroom and $12,450 to $18,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,477 road miles (1,252 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Iowa 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 $2,120 to $2,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 Cedar Rapids–Tempe corridor.