St. Cloud, MN → Peoria, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,481 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,960–$8,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 392 in Peoria.
Moving from St. Cloud to Peoria is a long-distance move of roughly 1,481 road miles, heading southwest from Minnesota 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 $5,960 to $8,870 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 392 around Peoria (187 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 Peoria.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Peoria about 200,881. St. Cloud is considerably denser (1,713 people per square mile versus 1,085), 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 | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,960 | $7,270 | $8,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,540 | $11,630 | $14,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,110 | $15,990 | $19,510 |
$2,120–$3,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,340–$3,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,960–$8,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → Peoria, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,320 for a one-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,870 for a two-bedroom, $9,540 to $14,190 for a three-bedroom and $13,110 to $19,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,481 road miles (1,255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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 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 $2,120 to $3,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 St. Cloud–Peoria corridor.