Moving from Alabama to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Little Rock it is about 379 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 378 to 601 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~379 miBirmingham → Little Rock
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,706+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 1,597 people moved from Alabama to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±826), and about 958 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Little Rock it is about 379 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,706 – $2,274 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,597 people a year (±826), against about 958 (±757) from Arkansas to Alabama, so Arkansas gains about 639 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 14th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Arkansas; Arkansas took in about 62,808 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | Nevada County | 222 ±276* |
| Elmore County | Benton County | 154 ±178* |
| Chilton County | Benton County | 99 ±141* |
| Calhoun County | White County | 75 ±98* |
| Mobile County | Miller County | 55 ±91* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Little Rock, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Arkansas
At about 379 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,228 – $1,637; a freight trailer is $819 – $1,092.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 – $1,706 | $921 – $1,228 | $614 – $819 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,105 – $1,474 | $737 – $982 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,228 – $1,637 | $819 – $1,092 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,412 – $1,883 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,596 – $2,128 | $1,064 – $1,419 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,558 – $3,411 | $1,842 – $2,456 | $1,228 – $1,637 |
Transport only, for an estimated 379 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Arkansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Little Rock | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Birmingham to Little Rock | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Mobile to Little Rock | ~435 mi | 3–7 days | $1,958 – $2,610 | $2,251 – $3,001 |
| Montgomery to Little Rock | ~444 mi | 3–7 days | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Huntsville to Fayetteville | ~509 mi | 3–7 days | $2,291 – $3,054 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| Birmingham to Fayetteville | ~528 mi | 3–7 days | $2,376 – $3,168 | $2,732 – $3,643 |
| Mobile to Fayetteville | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Montgomery to Fayetteville | ~601 mi | 3–7 days | $2,705 – $3,606 | $3,110 – $4,147 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Arkansas end, 57 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arkansas, moving costs in Arkansas, or the reverse trip, Arkansas to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Little Rock, the distance is about 379 miles. From our model that is $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,228 – $1,637 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $819 – $1,092. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Alabama and Arkansas, distances run from 378 to 601 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Arkansas take?
Birmingham to Little Rock is about 7 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home over 379 miles against $1,706 – $2,274 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,228 – $1,637, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,597 people (±826) moved from Alabama to Arkansas that year, against about 958 (±757) from Arkansas to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 14th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.