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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Johnson City, TN → Lake Havasu City, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Johnson City to Lake Havasu City

About 2,117 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,730–$10,020, delivery in 5–10 days, 93 carriers on the Johnson City side and 24 in Lake Havasu City.

  • 2,117 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,730–$10,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,117 miles (1,794 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
93 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination
24 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Havasu City → Johnson City

Lake Havasu City sits about 2,117 miles west of Johnson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Arizona 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 $6,730 to $10,020 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Johnson City side there are 93 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Johnson City has a population of about 74,000 and Lake Havasu City about 58,000. Johnson City is considerably denser (1,633 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 Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Johnson City to Lake Havasu City

Full-service estimate for 2,117 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,690 $3,290 $4,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,040 $4,930 $6,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,730 $8,210 $10,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,780 $13,140 $16,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,820 $18,070 $22,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,930–$4,130

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

Portable container

$2,910–$4,280

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

Full-service mover

$6,730–$10,020

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Johnson City (origin)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (423) 538-4104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Barn Farm LLC

USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 323-8127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (423) 612-3377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (423) 232-0045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (423) 279-1771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (423) 543-0028 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 946-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bms Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (423) 512-2850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Johnson City

Near Lake Havasu City (destination)

Trinity Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trinity Land Development LLC

USDOT
2426504
MC
1240301
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (928) 318-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Right Choice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Harold Brown

USDOT
1440772
MC
860529
Based in
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 706-5459 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saltwater Cowgirl Ranch Tack & Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2794253
MC
991642
Based in
Lake Hauasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (407) 421-7334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patel'S Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251541
MC
1648074
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (760) 987-9803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homeship Local And Long Distance Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC

USDOT
3987204
MC
1494675
Based in
Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (928) 352-2857 Route Verify on FMCSA

20 Minutes Away Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4393459
MC
1723754
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (702) 689-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Psst Logistics Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4403768
MC
1729048
Based in
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 705-4022 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Plus Tranport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeremy Smullen

USDOT
2488827
MC
861807
Based in
Lake Havasu, AZ 86404 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (302) 887-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 24 movers in Lake Havasu City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Johnson City to Lake Havasu City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,010 for a studio, $4,040 to $6,010 for a one-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,020 for a two-bedroom, $10,780 to $16,030 for a three-bedroom and $14,820 to $22,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Havasu City from Johnson City?

About 2,117 road miles (1,794 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Tennessee 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Johnson City to Lake Havasu City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,930 to $4,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,910 to $4,280. 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 Johnson City–Lake Havasu City corridor.