Moving from Arkansas to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Saint Louis it is about 341 miles and about 6 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 108 to 380 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.
- ~341 miLittle Rock → Saint Louis
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,535+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 5,767 people moved from Arkansas to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,955), and about 4,434 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Saint Louis it is about 341 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,535 – $2,046 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,767 people a year (±1,955), against about 4,434 (±1,780) from Missouri to Arkansas, so Missouri gains about 1,333 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 7th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | McDonald County | 320 ±251 |
| Benton County | Greene County | 218 ±140 |
| Greene County | Pemiscot County | 193 ±227* |
| Benton County | Jasper County | 171 ±133 |
| Saline County | Pulaski County | 157 ±157* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Missouri
At about 341 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,535 – $2,046 for a two-bedroom home and $1,765 – $2,353 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,105 – $1,473; a freight trailer is $737 – $982.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,151 – $1,535 | $829 – $1,105 | $552 – $737 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 – $1,841 | $994 – $1,326 | $663 – $884 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,105 – $1,473 | $737 – $982 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,271 – $1,694 | $847 – $1,129 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,995 – $2,660 | $1,436 – $1,915 | $958 – $1,277 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,302 – $3,069 | $1,657 – $2,210 | $1,105 – $1,473 |
Transport only, for an estimated 341 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 Missouri
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to Springfield | ~108 mi | 1–3 days | $486 – $648 | $559 – $745 |
| Little Rock to Springfield | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Fayetteville to Kansas City | ~246 mi | 1–3 days | $1,107 – $1,476 | $1,273 – $1,697 |
| Fayetteville to Columbia | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Fayetteville to Saint Louis | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Little Rock to Columbia | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Little Rock to Saint Louis | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Little Rock to Kansas City | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Saint Louis, the distance is about 341 miles. From our model that is $1,535 – $2,046 for a two-bedroom home and $1,765 – $2,353 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,105 – $1,473 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $737 – $982. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Missouri, distances run from 108 to 380 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Missouri take?
Little Rock to Saint Louis is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arkansas to Missouri?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $737 – $982 for a two-bedroom home over 341 miles against $1,535 – $2,046 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,105 – $1,473, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,767 people (±1,955) moved from Arkansas to Missouri that year, against about 4,434 (±1,780) from Missouri to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 7th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.