Frisco, TX → Lake Havasu City, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,188 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,090–$7,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,162 carriers on the Frisco side and 24 in Lake Havasu City.
Moving from Frisco to Lake Havasu City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,188 road miles, heading west from Texas to Arizona.
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 $5,090 to $7,570 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 21 h 11 min.
On the Frisco side there are 1,162 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (506 of them authorized for interstate work), and 24 around Lake Havasu City (20 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 Lake Havasu City.
Frisco has a population of about 236,955 and Lake Havasu City about 58,000. Frisco is considerably denser (2,923 people per square mile versus 1,233), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,480 | $3,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,050 | $3,720 | $4,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,090 | $6,210 | $7,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,140 | $9,930 | $12,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,200 | $13,650 | $16,660 |
$1,670–$2,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,090–$7,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Frisco, TX → Lake Havasu City, 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.
Legal name: A & B Transfer & Storage Company INC - Armstrong Relocation
Legal name: Trinity Land Development LLC
Legal name: Harold Brown
Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC
Legal name: Jeremy Smullen
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,540 for a one-bedroom, $5,090 to $7,570 for a two-bedroom, $8,140 to $12,110 for a three-bedroom and $11,200 to $16,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,188 road miles (1,007 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 11 min.
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 Texas 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 $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Frisco–Lake Havasu City corridor.