Moving from Arkansasto Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Nashville it is about 379 miles and about 7 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 151 to 667 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Little Rock to Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Tennessee
At about 379 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,228 – $1,637; a freight trailer is $819 – $1,092.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,279 – $1,706 | $921 – $1,228 | $614 – $819 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,105 – $1,474 | $737 – $982 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,228 – $1,637 | $819 – $1,092 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 – $2,615 | $1,412 – $1,883 | $941 – $1,255 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,217 – $2,956 | $1,596 – $2,128 | $1,064 – $1,419 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,558 – $3,411 | $1,842 – $2,456 | $1,228 – $1,637 |
Transport only, for an estimated 379 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 Tennessee
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Memphis | ~151 mi | 1–3 days | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
| Fayetteville to Memphis | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Little Rock to Nashville | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Little Rock to Chattanooga | ~462 mi | 3–7 days | $2,079 – $2,772 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| Fayetteville to Nashville | ~480 mi | 3–7 days | $2,160 – $2,880 | $2,484 – $3,312 |
| Little Rock to Knoxville | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Fayetteville to Chattanooga | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Fayetteville to Knoxville | ~667 mi | 3–7 days | $3,002 – $4,002 | $3,452 – $4,602 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 379 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arkansas
57 household-goods carriers in Arkansas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage Inc, Little Rock · USDOT 68472 · 18 trucks
- Fixed Rate Moving Inc, North Little Rock · USDOT 1571525 · 11 trucks
- Daniel Moving & Storage Company Inc, North Little Rock · USDOT 111849 · 11 trucks
- Downey Moving & Storage Inc, Conway · USDOT 1783602 · 9 trucks
- All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Little Rock Llc, Little Rock · USDOT 1763223 · 8 trucks
At the Tennessee end
274 household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Nashville runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 – $2,274 | $2,133 – $2,843 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 – $2,615 | $2,451 – $3,269 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arkansas
Arkansas to Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Nashville, the distance is about 379 miles. From our model that is $1,706 – $2,274 for a two-bedroom home and $1,961 – $2,615 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,228 – $1,637 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $819 – $1,092. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Tennessee, distances run from 151 to 667 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Tennessee take?
Little Rock to Nashville is about 7 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 Tennessee?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arkansas into Tennessee is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arkansas to Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $819 – $1,092 for a two-bedroom home over 379 miles against $1,706 – $2,274 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,451 – $3,269 rather than $1,961 – $2,615.