Moving from Arkansas to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Denver it is about 907 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 717 to 938 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.
- ~907 miLittle Rock → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,082+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 577 people moved from Arkansas to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±554), and about 2,030 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Denver it is about 907 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,082 – $5,442 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 577 people a year (±554), against about 2,030 (±1,052) from Colorado to Arkansas, so Colorado loses about 1,453 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 40th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | Mesa County | 119 ±130* |
| Pulaski County | Adams County | 86 ±136* |
| Washington County | Denver County | 73 ±51 |
| Faulkner County | El Paso County | 68 ±79* |
| Boone County | Mesa County | 66 ±110* |
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 Denver, 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 Colorado.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Colorado
At about 907 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,082 – $5,442 for a two-bedroom home and $4,694 – $6,258 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,939 – $3,918; a freight trailer is $1,959 – $2,612.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,061 – $4,082 | $2,204 – $2,939 | $1,469 – $1,959 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,673 – $4,898 | $2,645 – $3,526 | $1,763 – $2,351 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,082 – $5,442 | $2,939 – $3,918 | $1,959 – $2,612 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,694 – $6,258 | $3,379 – $4,506 | $2,253 – $3,004 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,306 – $7,075 | $3,820 – $5,094 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,122 – $8,163 | $4,408 – $5,877 | $2,939 – $3,918 |
Transport only, for an estimated 907 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 Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Colorado Springs | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
| Fayetteville to Aurora | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Fayetteville to Denver | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Fayetteville to Fort Collins | ~778 mi | 3–7 days | $3,501 – $4,668 | $4,026 – $5,368 |
| Little Rock to Colorado Springs | ~872 mi | 3–7 days | $3,924 – $5,232 | $4,513 – $6,017 |
| Little Rock to Aurora | ~901 mi | 3–7 days | $4,055 – $5,406 | $4,663 – $6,217 |
| Little Rock to Denver | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Little Rock to Fort Collins | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
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 Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado 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 Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Denver, the distance is about 907 miles. From our model that is $4,082 – $5,442 for a two-bedroom home and $4,694 – $6,258 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,939 – $3,918 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,959 – $2,612. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Colorado, distances run from 717 to 938 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Colorado take?
Little Rock to Denver is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Colorado 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 Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,959 – $2,612 for a two-bedroom home over 907 miles against $4,082 – $5,442 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,939 – $3,918, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 577 people (±554) moved from Arkansas to Colorado that year, against about 2,030 (±1,052) from Colorado to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 40th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.