Peoria, AZ

Yakima, WA → Peoria, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Yakima to Peoria

About 1,162 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,450–$8,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 60 carriers on the Yakima side and 392 in Peoria.

  • 1,162 miroad distance
  • 20 h 44 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,450–$8,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,162 miles (985 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 44 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
60 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
392 (187 interstate)

Reverse: Peoria → Yakima

The route from Yakima, WA to Peoria, AZ covers roughly 1,162 miles by road, a southeast-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 $5,450 to $8,110 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 20 h 44 min.

On the Yakima side there are 60 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 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.

Yakima has a population of about 98,000 and Peoria about 200,881. Yakima is considerably denser (3,481 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Yakima to Peoria

Full-service estimate for 1,162 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,450 $6,650 $8,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,720 $10,640 $12,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,990 $14,630 $17,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,640–$2,320

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

Portable container

$2,060–$3,030

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

Full-service mover

$5,450–$8,110

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Yakima (origin)

Floyd Blinsky Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328687
MC
214356
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 86 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Move Northwest Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2447936
MC
135847
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Larch Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2433537
MC
925760
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Mendez Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170358
MC
1262505
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ibarra Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2901207
MC
975959
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Buff Guy Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539745
MC
1801352
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Ronald James Kerr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
573046
MC
278738
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Castillo Bros Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543366
MC
574001
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 60 movers in Yakima

Near Peoria (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Coyoaz Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408204
MC
1098226
Based in
Anthem, AZ 85086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

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

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Big Wheel Trans Interstate LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2183121
MC
757997
Based in
Glendale, AZ 85308 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ctx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Moving Team Six

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2315604
MC
101725
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 392 movers in Peoria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yakima to Peoria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,870 for a one-bedroom, $5,450 to $8,110 for a two-bedroom, $8,720 to $12,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,990 to $17,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Peoria from Yakima?

About 1,162 road miles (985 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 44 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 Washington 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 Yakima to Peoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,640 to $2,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,060 to $3,030. 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 Yakima–Peoria corridor.