Wichita, KS → Phoenix, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Wichita to Phoenix

About 1,032 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,580–$6,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 118 carriers on the Wichita side and 1,433 in Phoenix.

1,032 miroad distance
18 h 30 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,580–$6,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wichita, Kansas
To: Phoenix, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,032 miles (874 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 30 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 118 (74 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,433 (623 interstate)

Reverse: Phoenix → Wichita

The route from Wichita, KS to Phoenix, AZ covers roughly 1,032 miles by road, a west-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 $4,580 to $6,820 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 18 h 30 min.

On the Wichita side there are 118 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (74 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,433 around Phoenix (623 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 Phoenix.

Wichita has a population of about 400,987 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. The two cities have comparable density (2,454 and 3,105 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Wichita to Phoenix

Full-service estimate for 1,032 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,830	$2,240	$2,730
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,750	$3,350	$4,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,580	$5,590	$6,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,340	$8,950	$10,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,090	$12,300	$15,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,130

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,940–$2,850

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,580–$6,820

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wichita (origin)

Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Services LLC

USDOT: 4294755
MC: 1671693
Based in: Wichita, KS 67205 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8,290 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (316) 871-7214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC

USDOT: 896370
MC: 389874
Based in: Park City, KS 67204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (316) 491-5758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hamilton Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 472800
MC: 250889
Based in: Valley Center, KS 67147 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (316) 755-3050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Oz LLC

USDOT: 2277955
MC: 796879
Based in: Wichita, KS 67212 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 558-5588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garcia Trucken LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1741702
MC: 820041
Based in: Haysville, KS 67060 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (316) 648-1673 Route Verify on FMCSA

King'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 957078
MC: 496214
Based in: Wichita, KS 67216 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (316) 524-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: American Movers LLC

USDOT: 1698749
MC: 946526
Based in: Wichita, KS 67213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (316) 409-2846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morris Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2067901
MC: 731338
Based in: Goddard, KS 67052 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (316) 993-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 118 movers in Wichita

Near Phoenix (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1119424
MC: 473382
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3384102
MC: 1087004
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,433 movers in Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Phoenix?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,580 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,910 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Phoenix from Wichita?

About 1,032 road miles (874 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Wichita to Phoenix?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Wichita–Phoenix corridor.