Moving from Little Rock, AR to Nashville, TN
About 379 miles across a state line, from Arkansas into Tennessee, 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 Nashville, TN covers about 379 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 177 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 379 miles, about 7 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 $1,706 – $2,274. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Little Rock to Nashville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 – $1,706 | $921 – $1,228 | $614 – $819 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,105 – $1,474 | $737 – $982 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,228 – $1,637 | $819 – $1,092 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,412 – $1,883 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,596 – $2,128 | $1,064 – $1,419 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,558 – $3,411 | $1,842 – $2,456 | $1,228 – $1,637 |
Transport only, for an estimated 379 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 Nashville
379 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,895. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,706 to $2,274, 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 Nashville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 177 people a year (±151) moved from Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock, to Davidson County, TN, home to Nashville. Going the other way: about 18 people a year (±31). Movers from Pulaski County make up 0.4% of the 49,730 people a year who moved into Davidson County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,503 people a year (±1,498) moving from Arkansas to Tennessee and about 2,579 people a year (±1,147) from Tennessee to Arkansas — a net gain for Tennessee of about 924 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 |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County, TN | 3,207 ±737 |
| Williamson County, TN | 2,940 ±573 |
| Sumner County, TN | 2,188 ±488 |
| Shelby County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Wilson County, TN | 1,629 ±469 |
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 Nashville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Nashville: Ted R Sanders Moving & Warehouse Inc (Nashville, 31 trucks), Sixth Man Movers Inc (Nashville, 18 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Nashville LLC (Nashville, 15 trucks), True Friends Moving Company LLC (Madison, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arkansas into Tennessee, 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 Nashville
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 379 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 Nashville
A local move inside Nashville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Nashville are Huntsville (about 116 mi), Chattanooga (about 132 mi), Evansville (about 154 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 Nashville: from Huntsville, AL, from Chattanooga, TN, from Louisville, KY, from Knoxville, TN.
Little Rock to Nashville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Nashville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 379 miles cost about $1,279 – $1,706 for a studio, $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Little Rock to Nashville take?
The drive is about 7 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 Nashville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,706 – $2,274 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,228 – $1,637.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Little Rock to Nashville?
Yes. Little Rock is in Arkansas and Nashville is in Tennessee, 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 Nashville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 177 people a year (margin of error ±151) moved from Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock, to Davidson County, which contains Nashville.
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.