Moving from Arkansas to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Phoenix it is about 1,322 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,162 to 1,322 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.
- ~1,322 miLittle Rock → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,949+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 542 people moved from Arkansas to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±335), and about 1,746 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Phoenix it is about 1,322 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,949 – $7,932 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 542 people a year (±335), against about 1,746 (±1,143) from Arizona to Arkansas, so Arizona loses about 1,204 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 39th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Pima County | 227 ±129 |
| Benton County | Maricopa County | 171 ±142 |
| Sebastian County | Gila County | 149 ±170* |
| Pulaski County | Yavapai County | 79 ±83* |
| Faulkner County | Maricopa County | 69 ±60 |
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.
Little Rock to Phoenix, 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 Arkansas and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Arizona
At about 1,322 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,949 – $7,932 for a two-bedroom home and $6,841 – $9,122 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,283 – $5,711; a freight trailer is $2,856 – $3,807.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,462 – $5,949 | $3,212 – $4,283 | $2,142 – $2,856 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,354 – $7,139 | $3,855 – $5,140 | $2,570 – $3,427 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,949 – $7,932 | $4,283 – $5,711 | $2,856 – $3,807 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,841 – $9,122 | $4,926 – $6,568 | $3,284 – $4,378 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,734 – $10,312 | $5,568 – $7,424 | $3,712 – $4,950 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,924 – $11,898 | $6,425 – $8,567 | $4,283 – $5,711 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,322 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 Arkansas to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Tucson | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Fayetteville to Gilbert | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Fayetteville to Mesa | ~1,188 mi | 3–7 days | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| Fayetteville to Chandler | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Fayetteville to Scottsdale | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Fayetteville to Tempe | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Fayetteville to Phoenix | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Little Rock to Tucson | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Little Rock to Gilbert | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Little Rock to Mesa | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Little Rock to Chandler | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Little Rock to Scottsdale | ~1,311 mi | 7–14 days | $5,900 – $7,866 | $6,784 – $9,046 |
| Little Rock to Tempe | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Little Rock to Phoenix | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arkansas
19 of the 39 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 35 vehicle inspections (22.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 65 driver inspections (27.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingRogers, AR · USDOT 3219041 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| BluetruckLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1391571 | 14 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Elite MoversLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1345746 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncConway, AR · USDOT 1783602 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jr Brown MovingWhite Hall, AR · USDOT 3046622 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
57 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas, 39 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arkansas directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Arkansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,322 miles. From our model that is $5,949 – $7,932 for a two-bedroom home and $6,841 – $9,122 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,283 – $5,711 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,856 – $3,807. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Arizona, distances run from 1,162 to 1,322 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Arizona take?
Little Rock to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 57 listed movers based in Arkansas, 39 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arkansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,856 – $3,807 for a two-bedroom home over 1,322 miles against $5,949 – $7,932 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,283 – $5,711, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 542 people (±335) moved from Arkansas to Arizona that year, against about 1,746 (±1,143) from Arizona to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 39th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.