Moving from Arkansas to North Dakota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Fargo it is about 1,015 miles and 3 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 885 to 1,100 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.
- ~1,015 miLittle Rock → Fargo
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,568+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 76 people moved from Arkansas to North Dakota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±90). Between Little Rock and Fargo it is about 1,015 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,568 – $6,090 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to North Dakota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 76 people a year (±90). Arkansas is the 30th-largest of the 42 states sending people to North Dakota; North Dakota took in about 27,062 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pope County | McKenzie County | 62 ±118* |
| Sharp County | McKenzie County | 20 ±31* |
| Craighead County | Foster County | 18 ±26* |
| Pope County | McLean County | 12 ±18* |
| Izard County | Williams County | 11 ±15* |
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 Fargo, 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 North Dakota.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to North Dakota
At about 1,015 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,568 – $6,090 for a two-bedroom home and $5,253 – $7,004 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,289 – $4,385; a freight trailer is $2,192 – $2,923.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,426 – $4,568 | $2,466 – $3,289 | $1,644 – $2,192 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,111 – $5,481 | $2,960 – $3,946 | $1,973 – $2,631 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,568 – $6,090 | $3,289 – $4,385 | $2,192 – $2,923 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,253 – $7,004 | $3,782 – $5,043 | $2,521 – $3,362 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,938 – $7,917 | $4,275 – $5,700 | $2,850 – $3,800 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,851 – $9,135 | $4,933 – $6,577 | $3,289 – $4,385 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,015 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 North Dakota
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 Fargo | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Fayetteville to Bismarck | ~953 mi | 3–7 days | $4,289 – $5,718 | $4,932 – $6,576 |
| Little Rock to Fargo | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Little Rock to Bismarck | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
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 North Dakota end, 28 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in North Dakota, moving costs in North Dakota, or the reverse trip, North Dakota 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 North Dakota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to North Dakota?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Fargo, the distance is about 1,015 miles. From our model that is $4,568 – $6,090 for a two-bedroom home and $5,253 – $7,004 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,289 – $4,385 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,192 – $2,923. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Arkansas and North Dakota, distances run from 885 to 1,100 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to North Dakota take?
Little Rock to Fargo is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 North Dakota?
Yes. A move from Arkansas into North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,192 – $2,923 for a two-bedroom home over 1,015 miles against $4,568 – $6,090 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,289 – $4,385, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to North Dakota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 76 people (±90) moved from Arkansas to North Dakota that year. That makes Arkansas the 30th-largest source of new residents for North Dakota among the states.