Moving from Little Rock, AR to Austin, TX
About 517 miles across a state line, from Arkansas into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Little Rock, AR to Austin, TX covers about 517 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 138 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 517 miles between Arkansas and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,327 – $3,102 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Little Rock to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,745 – $2,327 | $1,256 – $1,675 | $838 – $1,117 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,094 – $2,792 | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,005 – $1,340 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,327 – $3,102 | $1,675 – $2,233 | $1,117 – $1,489 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,675 – $3,567 | $1,926 – $2,568 | $1,284 – $1,712 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,033 | $2,178 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,936 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,490 – $4,653 | $2,513 – $3,350 | $1,675 – $2,233 |
Transport only, for an estimated 517 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, Little Rock to Austin
517 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,585. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,327 to $3,102, 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 Little Rock to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 138 people a year (±116) moved from Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 39 people a year (±51). Movers from Pulaski County make up 0.2% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,063 people a year (±3,256) moving from Arkansas to Texas and about 10,842 people a year (±2,476) from Texas to Arkansas — a net gain for Arkansas of about 1,779 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Saline County, AR | 2,749 ±720 |
| Lonoke County, AR | 1,161 ±368 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 1,075 ±295 |
| Washington County, AR | 802 ±269 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 562 ±198 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
12 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Little Rock (16 counting those licensed only inside Arkansas). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 68472 | Little Rock · 0 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Daniel Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 111849 | North Little Rock · 2 mi | 11 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Fixed Rate Moving IncUSDOT 1571525 | North Little Rock · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1783602 | Conway · 22 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCUSDOT 1763223 | Little Rock · 5 mi | 8 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Elite MoversUSDOT 1345746 | Little Rock · 25 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 50.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arkansas into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Little Rock to Austin
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 517 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Austin
A local move inside Austin later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 mi).
Other routes from Little Rock
All routes from Little Rock, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Memphis, TN | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Little Rock to Springfield, MO | ~209 mi | $941 – $1,254 |
| Little Rock to Tulsa, OK | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| Little Rock to McKinney, TX | ~318 mi | $1,431 – $1,908 |
| Little Rock to Dallas, TX | ~341 mi | $1,535 – $2,046 |
| Little Rock to Oklahoma City, OK | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
| Little Rock to Fort Worth, TX | ~374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Little Rock to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 517 miles cost about $1,745 – $2,327 for a studio, $2,327 – $3,102 for a two-bedroom home and $2,675 – $3,567 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Little Rock to Austin take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Little Rock to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,117 – $1,489 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,327 – $3,102 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,675 – $2,233.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Little Rock to Austin?
Yes. Little Rock is in Arkansas and Austin is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 12 listed movers within 30 miles of Little Rock hold it.
How many people move from Little Rock to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 138 people a year (margin of error ±116) moved from Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
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.