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Moving from Michigan to Arizona

It's about 1,990 miles from Detroit, MI to Phoenix, AZ, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Michigan to Arizona moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Michigan to Arizona: Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
1,990Driving miles, largest cities
5 to 10 daysTypical delivery
4 daysSolo drive (DIY)
9CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Detroit, MI and Phoenix, AZ, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Michigan to Arizona move costs

These are the total prices of 13 completed moves from Michigan to Arizona in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,410 to $4,674 $2,999 13

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Michigan to Arizona. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Michigan to Arizona

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage

Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

North American Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Michigan to Arizona

Who is the recommended mover from Michigan to Arizona?
CMR recommends Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage for moves from Michigan to Arizona. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Michigan to Arizona?
Based on 13 completed moves from Michigan to Arizona in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,410 to $4,674, with a median of $2,999. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Michigan to Arizona take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 5 to 10 days delivery window for the roughly 1,990 miles between Detroit and Phoenix. A solo driver would spend about 36 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Michigan to Arizona?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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