Moving from Arkansas to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Minneapolis it is about 826 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 650 to 826 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~826 miLittle Rock → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,717+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 324 people moved from Arkansas to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±434), and about 618 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Minneapolis it is about 826 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,717 – $4,956 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 324 people a year (±434), against about 618 (±546) from Minnesota to Arkansas, so Minnesota loses about 294 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 38th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lonoke County | Hennepin County | 40 ±60* |
| Pulaski County | Wright County | 36 ±51* |
| Pulaski County | Martin County | 36 ±50* |
| Pulaski County | Hennepin County | 32 ±38* |
| Pulaski County | Dakota County | 31 ±46* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Little Rock to Minneapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arkansas and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Minnesota
At about 826 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,717 – $4,956 for a two-bedroom home and $4,275 – $5,699 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,676 – $3,568; a freight trailer is $1,784 – $2,379.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,788 – $3,717 | $2,007 – $2,676 | $1,338 – $1,784 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,345 – $4,460 | $2,409 – $3,211 | $1,606 – $2,141 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,717 – $4,956 | $2,676 – $3,568 | $1,784 – $2,379 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,275 – $5,699 | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,832 – $6,443 | $3,479 – $4,639 | $2,319 – $3,093 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,576 – $7,434 | $4,014 – $5,352 | $2,676 – $3,568 |
Transport only, for an estimated 826 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.
City-to-city routes from Arkansas to Minnesota
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Rochester | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Fayetteville to Saint Paul | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| Fayetteville to Minneapolis | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Little Rock to Rochester | ~747 mi | 3–7 days | $3,362 – $4,482 | $3,866 – $5,154 |
| Little Rock to Saint Paul | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Little Rock to Minneapolis | ~826 mi | 3–7 days | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arkansas
19 of the 39 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 65 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 35 vehicle inspections (22.9%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 18 of 65 driver inspections (27.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 MovingRogers, AR · USDOT 3219041 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| BluetruckLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1391571 | 14 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Elite MoversLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1345746 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 6 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Little Rock LLCLittle Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 4 |
| Downey Moving & Storage IncConway, AR · USDOT 1783602 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Jr Brown MovingWhite Hall, AR · USDOT 3046622 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
57 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas, 39 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arkansas directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to Arkansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Minneapolis, the distance is about 826 miles. From our model that is $3,717 – $4,956 for a two-bedroom home and $4,275 – $5,699 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,676 – $3,568 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,784 – $2,379. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Minnesota, distances run from 650 to 826 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Minnesota take?
Little Rock to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 57 listed movers based in Arkansas, 39 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arkansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,784 – $2,379 for a two-bedroom home over 826 miles against $3,717 – $4,956 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,676 – $3,568, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 324 people (±434) moved from Arkansas to Minnesota that year, against about 618 (±546) from Minnesota to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 38th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.