Moving from Little Rock, AR to Springfield, MO
About 209 miles across a state line, from Arkansas into Missouri, 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 Springfield, MO covers about 209 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 130 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 209 miles, about 4 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 $941 – $1,254. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Little Rock to Springfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 – $941 | $508 – $677 | $339 – $451 |
| 1 bedroom | $846 – $1,129 | $609 – $813 | $406 – $542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $941 – $1,254 | $677 – $903 | $451 – $602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,082 – $1,442 | $779 – $1,038 | $519 – $692 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,223 – $1,630 | $880 – $1,174 | $587 – $782 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,411 – $1,881 | $1,016 – $1,354 | $677 – $903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 209 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 Springfield
209 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,045. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $941 to $1,254, 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 Springfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 130 people a year (±105) moved from Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock, to Greene County, MO, home to Springfield. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Pulaski County make up 0.6% of the 20,076 people a year who moved into Greene County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,767 people a year (±1,955) moving from Arkansas to Missouri and about 4,434 people a year (±1,780) from Missouri to Arkansas — a net gain for Missouri of about 1,333 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 |
|---|---|
| Christian County, MO | 1,723 ±434 |
| Lawrence County, MO | 820 ±406 |
| Jackson County, MO | 779 ±326 |
| Webster County, MO | 769 ±329 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 702 ±197 |
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 Springfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Springfield: My Movers Moving & Storage (Springfield, 6 trucks), Bestway Moving & Storage Inc (Springfield, 5 trucks), MCK Moving (Springfield, 3 trucks), Smooth Moves Moving Services LLC (Springfield, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arkansas into Missouri, 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 Springfield
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 209 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 Springfield
A local move inside Springfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Springfield are Fayetteville (about 108 mi), Columbia (about 153 mi), Overland Park (about 167 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 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 |
Also moving to Springfield: from Fayetteville, AR, from Columbia, MO, from Kansas City, MO, from Tulsa, OK.
Little Rock to Springfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Springfield, MO?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 209 miles cost about $705 – $941 for a studio, $941 – $1,254 for a two-bedroom home and $1,082 – $1,442 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Little Rock to Springfield, MO take?
The drive is about 4 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 Springfield, MO?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $451 – $602 for a two-bedroom home, against $941 – $1,254 with full-service movers; a moving container is $677 – $903.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Little Rock to Springfield, MO?
Yes. Little Rock is in Arkansas and Springfield is in Missouri, 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 Springfield, MO each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 130 people a year (margin of error ±105) moved from Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock, to Greene County, which contains Springfield.
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.