Renton, WA → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,311 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,850–$8,710, delivery in 3–7 days, 614 carriers on the Renton side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from Renton, WA to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 1,311 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,850 to $8,710 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 23 h 18 min.
On the Renton side there are 614 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (288 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.
Renton has a population of about 104,975 and Tempe about 190,571. The two cities have comparable density (4,544 and 4,526 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,510 | $4,280 | $5,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,140 | $8,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,360 | $11,420 | $13,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,880 | $15,700 | $19,160 |
$1,800–$2,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,190–$3,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,850–$8,710
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 $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,510 to $5,220 for a one-bedroom, $5,850 to $8,710 for a two-bedroom, $9,360 to $13,930 for a three-bedroom and $12,880 to $19,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,311 road miles (1,111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 18 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 Washington 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 $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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 Renton–Tempe corridor.