Moving from Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, 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 Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, 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 802 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 Little Rock to Fayetteville
| 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, Little Rock to Fayetteville
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 Little Rock to Fayetteville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 802 people a year (±269) moved from Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock, to Washington County, AR, home to Fayetteville. Going the other way: about 537 people a year (±208). Movers from Pulaski County make up 4.5% of the 17,912 people a year who moved into Washington County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | 3,484 ±848 |
| Pulaski County, AR | 802 ±269 |
| Sebastian County, AR | 702 ±229 |
| Tulsa County, OK | 476 ±499 |
| Arkansas County, AR | 389 ±223 |
Licensed movers at each end
16 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Little Rock. 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 Fayetteville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fayetteville: Admiral Moving Services Inc (Tontitown, 10 trucks), B2 Moving (Rogers, 6 trucks), Modern Movers LLC (Fayetteville, 5 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk & Movingcollege Hunks Movingcol (Springdale, 4 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 Little Rock to Fayetteville
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 Fayetteville
A local move inside Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville are Springfield (about 108 mi), Tulsa (about 120 mi), Little Rock (about 162 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 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 |
| Little Rock to Nashville, TN | ~379 mi | $1,706 – $2,274 |
Little Rock to Fayetteville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR?
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 Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR 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 Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR?
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 Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR 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 Little Rock to Fayetteville, AR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 802 people a year (margin of error ±269) moved from Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock, to Washington County, which contains Fayetteville.
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.