Moving from Arkansas to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Jackson it is about 243 miles and about 4 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 243 to 572 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.
- ~243 miLittle Rock → Jackson
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,094+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 5,010 people moved from Arkansas to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,899), and about 2,005 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Jackson it is about 243 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,094 – $1,458 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,010 people a year (±2,899), against about 2,005 (±1,159) from Mississippi to Arkansas, so Mississippi gains about 3,005 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 5th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Lafayette County | 431 ±466* |
| Pulaski County | Rankin County | 179 ±263* |
| Washington County | Pearl River County | 170 ±262* |
| Baxter County | Lauderdale County | 126 ±145* |
| Mississippi County | Marshall County | 112 ±120* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Mississippi
At about 243 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,094 – $1,458 for a two-bedroom home and $1,258 – $1,677 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $787 – $1,050; a freight trailer is $525 – $700.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 – $1,094 | $590 – $787 | $394 – $525 |
| 1 bedroom | $984 – $1,312 | $709 – $945 | $472 – $630 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094 – $1,458 | $787 – $1,050 | $525 – $700 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,258 – $1,677 | $905 – $1,207 | $604 – $805 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,422 – $1,895 | $1,024 – $1,365 | $682 – $910 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,640 – $2,187 | $1,181 – $1,575 | $787 – $1,050 |
Transport only, for an estimated 243 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Jackson | ~243 mi | 1–3 days | $1,094 – $1,458 | $1,258 – $1,677 |
| Fayetteville to Jackson | ~402 mi | 3–7 days | $1,809 – $2,412 | $2,080 – $2,774 |
| Little Rock to Gulfport | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Fayetteville to Gulfport | ~572 mi | 3–7 days | $2,574 – $3,432 | $2,960 – $3,947 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Jackson, the distance is about 243 miles. From our model that is $1,094 – $1,458 for a two-bedroom home and $1,258 – $1,677 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $787 – $1,050 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $525 – $700. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Mississippi, distances run from 243 to 572 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Mississippi take?
Little Rock to Jackson is about 4 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 Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $525 – $700 for a two-bedroom home over 243 miles against $1,094 – $1,458 with full-service movers. A container, about $787 – $1,050, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,010 people (±2,899) moved from Arkansas to Mississippi that year, against about 2,005 (±1,159) from Mississippi to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 5th-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.