Moving from Arkansasto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Little Rock and Houston it is about 453 miles and about 8 hours; the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 284 to 985 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Little Rock to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Arkansas to Texas
At about 453 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home and $2,344 – $3,126 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,468 – $1,957; a freight trailer is $978 – $1,305.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,529 – $2,039 | $1,101 – $1,468 | $734 – $978 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 – $2,446 | $1,321 – $1,761 | $881 – $1,174 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 – $2,718 | $1,468 – $1,957 | $978 – $1,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,344 – $3,126 | $1,688 – $2,251 | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,650 – $3,533 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,058 – $4,077 | $2,202 – $2,935 | $1,468 – $1,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 453 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 16 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville to McKinney | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Fayetteville to Plano | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Fayetteville to Garland | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Fayetteville to Dallas | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Little Rock to McKinney | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Fayetteville to Irving | ~319 mi | 1–3 days | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
| Little Rock to Garland | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Little Rock to Plano | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Fayetteville to Arlington | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Fayetteville to Fort Worth | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Little Rock to Dallas | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Little Rock to Irving | ~348 mi | 1–3 days | $1,566 – $2,088 | $1,801 – $2,401 |
| Little Rock to Arlington | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Little Rock to Fort Worth | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Little Rock to Houston | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Fayetteville to Amarillo | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Fayetteville to Houston | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Little Rock to Austin | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Fayetteville to Austin | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Fayetteville to Lubbock | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Little Rock to San Antonio | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Fayetteville to San Antonio | ~610 mi | 3–7 days | $2,745 – $3,660 | $3,157 – $4,209 |
| Little Rock to Amarillo | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Little Rock to Lubbock | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Little Rock to Corpus Christi | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Fayetteville to Corpus Christi | ~704 mi | 3–7 days | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Little Rock to Laredo | ~762 mi | 3–7 days | $3,429 – $4,572 | $3,943 – $5,258 |
| Fayetteville to Laredo | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Little Rock to McAllen | ~801 mi | 3–7 days | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,145 – $5,527 |
| Fayetteville to McAllen | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| Fayetteville to El Paso | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Little Rock to El Paso | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
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 453 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 Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,549 – $3,398 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,344 – $3,126 | $2,930 – $3,908 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Little Rock and Houston, the distance is about 453 miles. From our model that is $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home and $2,344 – $3,126 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,468 – $1,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $978 – $1,305. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Arkansas and Texas, distances run from 284 to 985 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arkansas to Texas take?
Little Rock to Houston is about 8 hours. 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 Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arkansas into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $978 – $1,305 for a two-bedroom home over 453 miles against $2,039 – $2,718 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 $2,930 – $3,908 rather than $2,344 – $3,126.