Moving from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock, AR
About 162 miles inside Arkansas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Arkansas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock, AR covers about 162 miles and is a move within Arkansas. Full-service movers cost $729 – $972 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 537 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 162 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $729 – $972. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Arkansas
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Little Rock
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $547 – $729 | $394 – $525 | $262 – $350 |
| 1 bedroom | $656 – $875 | $472 – $630 | $315 – $420 |
| 2 bedrooms | $729 – $972 | $525 – $700 | $350 – $467 |
| 3 bedrooms | $838 – $1,118 | $604 – $805 | $402 – $537 |
| 4 bedrooms | $948 – $1,264 | $682 – $910 | $455 – $607 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,094 – $1,458 | $787 – $1,050 | $525 – $700 |
Transport only, for an estimated 162 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Fayetteville to Little Rock
162 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $810. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $729 to $972, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Fayetteville to Little Rock
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 537 people a year (±208) moved from Washington County, AR, home to Fayetteville, to Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock. Going the other way: about 802 people a year (±269). Movers from Washington County make up 2.5% of the 21,607 people a year who moved into Pulaski County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | 3,565 ±842 |
| Crawford County, AR | 852 ±723 |
| Pulaski County, AR | 537 ±208 |
| Madison County, AR | 520 ±261 |
| Pope County, AR | 274 ±213 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Saline County, AR | 2,200 ±671 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 1,943 ±906 |
| Lonoke County, AR | 1,199 ±363 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 1,168 ±575 |
| White County, AR | 591 ±323 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Fayetteville. 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.3% of their 15 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Moving Services IncUSDOT 11135 | Tontitown · 9 mi | 10 trucks | 0 | — |
| B2 MovingUSDOT 3219041 | Rogers · 20 mi | 6 trucks | 15 | 15.4% of 13 |
| Modern Movers LLCUSDOT 3531948 | Fayetteville · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk & Movingcollege Hunks MovingcolUSDOT 3679905 | Springdale · 10 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Youngs Moving Service LLCUSDOT 4356939 | Rogers · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 3 | — |
| Budget Service MoversUSDOT 1353293 | Springdale · 10 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Little Rock end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Little Rock: Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage Inc (Little Rock, 18 trucks), Daniel Moving & Storage Company Inc (North Little Rock, 11 trucks), Fixed Rate Moving Inc (North Little Rock, 11 trucks), Downey Moving & Storage Inc (Conway, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Arkansas, so Arkansas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Arkansas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Arkansas, so your protection on this 162-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Fayetteville to Little Rock
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 162 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Little Rock
A local move inside Little Rock later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Little Rock are Memphis (about 151 mi), Fayetteville (about 162 mi), Shreveport (about 205 mi).
Other routes from Fayetteville
All routes from Fayetteville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Springfield, MO | ~108 mi | $486 – $648 |
| Fayetteville to Tulsa, OK | ~120 mi | $540 – $720 |
| Fayetteville to Norman, OK | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Fayetteville to Oklahoma City, OK | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
| Fayetteville to Dallas, TX | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| Fayetteville to Los Angeles, CA | ~1,593 mi | $7,169 – $9,558 |
Also moving to Little Rock: from Memphis, TN, from Saint Louis, MO, from Dallas, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Fayetteville to Little Rock moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 162 miles cost about $547 – $729 for a studio, $729 – $972 for a two-bedroom home and $838 – $1,118 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $350 – $467 for a two-bedroom home, against $729 – $972 with full-service movers; a moving container is $525 – $700.
Is Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Arkansas, so the move is regulated by Arkansas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Arkansas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 537 people a year (margin of error ±208) moved from Washington County, which contains Fayetteville, to Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.