St. Cloud, MN → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,487 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,980–$8,890, delivery in 3–7 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from St. Cloud, MN to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 1,487 miles by road, a southwest-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 $5,980 to $8,890 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 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.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,590 | $4,370 | $5,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,980 | $7,290 | $8,890 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,560 | $11,660 | $14,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,150 | $16,030 | $19,560 |
$2,130–$3,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,350–$3,450
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,980–$8,890
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 $2,390 to $3,560 for a studio, $3,590 to $5,340 for a one-bedroom, $5,980 to $8,890 for a two-bedroom, $9,560 to $14,230 for a three-bedroom and $13,150 to $19,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,487 road miles (1,260 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 $2,130 to $3,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,450. 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–Tempe corridor.