Rochester, MN → Buckeye, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,539 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,070–$9,030, delivery in 5–10 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 87 in Buckeye.
The route from Rochester, MN to Buckeye, AZ covers roughly 1,539 miles by road, a southwest-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 $6,070 to $9,030 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 87 around Buckeye (50 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 Buckeye.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Buckeye about 125,445. Rochester is considerably denser (2,187 people per square mile versus 233), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,070 | $7,410 | $9,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,720 | $11,850 | $14,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,360 | $16,290 | $19,880 |
$2,180–$3,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,390–$3,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,070–$9,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rochester, MN → Buckeye, AZ. 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: Bennett Moving LLC
Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC
Legal name: Channel One INC
Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,420 for a one-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,030 for a two-bedroom, $9,720 to $14,460 for a three-bedroom and $13,360 to $19,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,539 road miles (1,304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Minnesota 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 $2,180 to $3,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,520. 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 Rochester–Buckeye corridor.