Moving from Little Rock, AR to Tucson, AZ
About 1,270 miles across a state line, from Arkansas into Arizona, 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 Tucson, AZ covers about 1,270 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,715 – $7,620 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 227 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,270 miles from Arkansas to Arizona. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,715 – $7,620 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Little Rock to Tucson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,286 – $5,715 | $3,086 – $4,115 | $2,057 – $2,743 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,144 – $6,858 | $3,703 – $4,938 | $2,469 – $3,292 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,715 – $7,620 | $4,115 – $5,486 | $2,743 – $3,658 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,572 – $8,763 | $4,732 – $6,309 | $3,155 – $4,206 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,430 – $9,906 | $5,349 – $7,132 | $3,566 – $4,755 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,573 – $11,430 | $6,172 – $8,230 | $4,115 – $5,486 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,270 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 Tucson
1,270 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,350. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,715 to $7,620, 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 Tucson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 227 people a year (±129) moved from Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock, to Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson. Going the other way: about 33 people a year (±40). Movers from Pulaski County make up 0.4% of the 60,943 people a year who moved into Pima County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 542 people a year (±335) moving from Arkansas to Arizona and about 1,746 people a year (±1,143) from Arizona to Arkansas — a net gain for Arkansas of about 1,204 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 |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 2,942 ±711 |
| Cochise County, AZ | 2,144 ±529 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,719 ±590 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,425 ±539 |
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 Tucson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tucson: Desert Sun Moving Service (Tucson, 11 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Tucson, 11 trucks), Ralph's Moving & Storage (Tucson, 9 trucks), Delivery Doctors Movers LLC (Tucson, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arkansas into Arizona, 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 Tucson
Insist on a survey
Over 1,270 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,270 miles of handling.
Arriving in Tucson
A local move inside Tucson later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Tucson are Gilbert (about 102 mi), Chandler (about 104 mi), Mesa (about 112 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 Tucson: from Phoenix, AZ, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM.
Little Rock to Tucson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Tucson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,270 miles cost about $4,286 – $5,715 for a studio, $5,715 – $7,620 for a two-bedroom home and $6,572 – $8,763 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Little Rock to Tucson take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Little Rock to Tucson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,743 – $3,658 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,715 – $7,620 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,115 – $5,486.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Little Rock to Tucson?
Yes. Little Rock is in Arkansas and Tucson is in Arizona, 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 Tucson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 227 people a year (margin of error ±129) moved from Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock, to Pima County, which contains Tucson.
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.