McAllen, TX → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,129 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,940–$7,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 357 carriers on the McAllen side and 886 in Tempe.
Moving from McAllen to Tempe is a long-distance move of roughly 1,129 road miles, heading northwest 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 $4,940 to $7,350 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 20 h 10 min.
On the McAllen side there are 357 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 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.
McAllen has a population of about 150,640 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 2,283 in McAllen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $1,980 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,940 | $6,030 | $7,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,910 | $9,640 | $11,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,870 | $13,260 | $16,180 |
$1,610–$2,270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,940–$7,350
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 $1,980 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,410 for a one-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,350 for a two-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,770 for a three-bedroom and $10,870 to $16,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,129 road miles (957 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 10 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 $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 McAllen–Tempe corridor.