Flagstaff, AZ → Dothan, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Flagstaff to Dothan

About 1,811 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,080, delivery in 5–10 days, 18 carriers on the Flagstaff side and 112 in Dothan.

1,811 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,100–$9,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Flagstaff, Arizona
To: Dothan, Alabama
Road distance: ≈ 1,811 miles (1,535 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 18 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Dothan → Flagstaff

Dothan sits about 1,811 miles east of Flagstaff, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Alabama that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,100 to $9,080 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Flagstaff side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.

Flagstaff has a population of about 78,000 and Dothan about 72,000. Flagstaff is considerably denser (1,164 people per square mile versus 791), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Flagstaff to Dothan

Full-service estimate for 1,811 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,630
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,660	$4,460	$5,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,100	$7,440	$9,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,760	$11,900	$14,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,420	$16,370	$19,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,690

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,640–$3,880

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,100–$9,080

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Flagstaff (origin)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3315120
MC: 1053779
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 853-6515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3227741
MC: 1011370
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (740) 201-7174 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2275705
MC: 775256
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (561) 614-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2641024
Based in: Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (928) 699-4902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oak Creek Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 4460439
MC: 1758960
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (928) 351-0286 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 586645
MC: 342469
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (928) 527-3906 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633107
MC: 916598
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (702) 439-6926 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3555307
MC: 1192122
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (702) 561-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

Near Dothan (destination)

Coleman American Moving Services INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 148986
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 332 trucks, 349 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 256677
MC: 115366
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 208 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman Worldwide Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2897746
MC: 974169
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powell Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 457381
MC: 246135
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Runners Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1357693
MC: 507202
Based in: Dothan, AL 36301 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (334) 673-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coleman American Companies INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119395
MC: 458318
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 803-8888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Global Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1119412
MC: 458326
Based in: Midland City, AL 36350 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (334) 983-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clockwork Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2785148
MC: 928069
Based in: Dothan, AL 36305 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (917) 379-3091 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Dothan

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Flagstaff to Dothan?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,080 for a two-bedroom, $9,760 to $14,520 for a three-bedroom and $13,420 to $19,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dothan from Flagstaff?

About 1,811 road miles (1,535 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona into Alabama 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Flagstaff to Dothan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,880. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Flagstaff–Dothan corridor.