Interstate move · Michigan → Arizona

Movers from Michigan to Arizona

About 1,985 miles between Detroit and Phoenix. Two-bedroom estimate $6,600–$9,810, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,985 miDetroit → Phoenix
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
5,036 / 7,512carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Michigan city and a Arizona city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Michigan to Arizona means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Detroit and Phoenix—the road distance is about 1,985 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

Michigan has about 10.1 million residents and Arizona about 7.2 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar.

We list 5,036 household-goods carriers across the Michigan cities on this platform and 7,512 across Arizona. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Michigan to Arizona

Reference estimate for 1,985 miles (Detroit → Phoenix)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,640	$3,220	$3,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,960	$4,830	$5,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,600	$8,040	$9,810
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,550	$12,870	$15,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,510	$17,700	$21,590

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Popular city routes

DetroitPhoenix1,985 mi DetroitTucson1,973 mi DetroitMesa1,970 mi DetroitGilbert1,975 mi DetroitChandler1,982 mi DetroitGlendale1,992 mi Grand RapidsPhoenix1,847 mi Grand RapidsTucson1,842 mi Grand RapidsMesa1,833 mi Grand RapidsGilbert1,839 mi Grand RapidsChandler1,846 mi Grand RapidsGlendale1,854 mi WarrenPhoenix1,991 mi WarrenTucson1,980 mi WarrenMesa1,976 mi WarrenGilbert1,981 mi WarrenChandler1,989 mi WarrenGlendale1,998 mi Sterling HeightsPhoenix1,992 mi Sterling HeightsTucson1,982 mi Sterling HeightsMesa1,977 mi Sterling HeightsGilbert1,983 mi Sterling HeightsChandler1,990 mi Sterling HeightsGlendale2,000 mi Ann ArborPhoenix1,946 mi Ann ArborTucson1,935 mi Ann ArborMesa1,931 mi Ann ArborGilbert1,936 mi Ann ArborChandler1,944 mi Ann ArborGlendale1,953 mi LansingPhoenix1,905 mi LansingTucson1,898 mi LansingMesa1,891 mi LansingGilbert1,896 mi LansingChandler1,904 mi LansingGlendale1,913 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Michigan to Arizona?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $3,960 to $5,890, a two-bedroom $6,600 to $9,810 and a three-bedroom $10,550 to $15,700. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Michigan to Arizona take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 34 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a Michigan to Arizona move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Arizona do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.