Lake Havasu City, AZ → Jackson, MS · Cross-country move
About 1,646 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,790–$8,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 24 carriers on the Lake Havasu City side and 173 in Jackson.
The route from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Jackson, MS covers roughly 1,646 miles by road, a east-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 $5,790 to $8,610 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 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Lake Havasu City side there are 24 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 of them authorized for interstate work), and 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.
Lake Havasu City has a population of about 58,000 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,233 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,820 | $3,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,790 | $7,060 | $8,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,260 | $11,300 | $13,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,740 | $15,530 | $18,950 |
$2,290–$3,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,490–$3,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,790–$8,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lake Havasu City, AZ → Jackson, MS. 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: Trinity Land Development LLC
Legal name: Harold Brown
Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC
Legal name: Jeremy Smullen
Legal name: Allegiance LLC
Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,320 to $3,450 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,170 for a one-bedroom, $5,790 to $8,610 for a two-bedroom, $9,260 to $13,780 for a three-bedroom and $12,740 to $18,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,646 road miles (1,395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Arizona into Mississippi 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 $2,290 to $3,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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 Lake Havasu City–Jackson corridor.