- Minneapolis → Phoenix
- 1,508 mi
- Transit
- 4–6 days
- Open carrier
- $1,795
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis → PhoenixMN → AZ | 1,508 | $1,795 | $2,615 | 4–6 days |
| St. Paul → ScottsdaleMN → AZ | 1,507 | $1,795 | $2,615 | 4–6 days |
| Rochester → MesaMN → AZ | 1,498 | $1,865 | $2,680 | 3–6 days |
| Duluth → TucsonMN → AZ | 1,671 | $2,025 | $2,895 | 4–6 days |
| Minneapolis → TucsonMN → AZ | 1,528 | $1,805 | $2,630 | 4–6 days |
The route
Carriers usually take I-35 south through Des Moines and Kansas City to Oklahoma City, then I-40 west through Amarillo and Albuquerque to Flagstaff and I-17 down to Phoenix. Minneapolis to Phoenix is 1,508 miles.
Rochester and southern Minnesota sit close to I-35 and I-90. Duluth and the North Shore add the drive down I-35 to the Twin Cities, and farther north, addresses off the main routes add about $150.
When to book
Most Minnesotans send their cars south between October and January: Minneapolis to Phoenix is about $1,795 for a November pickup and $1,630 in April. Shipping before the first heavy snow saves a messy pickup and a salty car.
Good to know
Arizona counts you as a resident if, among other things, you stay seven months or more in a calendar year or take a job there. Residents register as soon as they qualify, and cars in the Phoenix and Tucson areas may need an emissions test first. Winter visitors who don't meet those rules can keep their Minnesota registration.
Questions about Minnesota to Arizona car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Minnesota to Arizona?
About 4–6 days after pickup for Minneapolis to Phoenix. A storm in Iowa or on I-40 near Flagstaff can add a day.
Will snow delay my pickup?
Sometimes by a day. Drivers won't load on an icy, unplowed street. Give your dispatcher a plowed lot nearby as a backup meeting spot.
Do I need Arizona plates for the winter?
Not if you're a winter visitor. Arizona's residency rules, such as staying seven months or more in a year or working in the state, decide when you must register there.