St. Paul, MN → Tempe, AZ · Cross-country move
About 1,512 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,030–$8,970, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 886 in Tempe.
The route from St. Paul, MN to Tempe, AZ covers roughly 1,512 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 $6,030 to $8,970 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 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. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Tempe about 190,571. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 4,526), 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 | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,410 | $5,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,030 | $7,350 | $8,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,650 | $11,760 | $14,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,260 | $16,180 | $19,730 |
$2,150–$3,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,370–$3,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,030–$8,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Paul, MN → Tempe, 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: Bay And Bay Transfer Co INC
Legal name: Dedicated Logistics LLC
Legal name: Select Comfort Retail Corporation
Legal name: Statewide Transportation LLC
Legal name: Portable Storage Of Mn LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,410 to $3,590 for a studio, $3,620 to $5,380 for a one-bedroom, $6,030 to $8,970 for a two-bedroom, $9,650 to $14,350 for a three-bedroom and $13,260 to $19,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,512 road miles (1,281 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 $2,150 to $3,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,480. 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. Paul–Tempe corridor.