Moving from Arkansas to 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 (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.
- ~453 miLittle Rock → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,039+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 9,063 people moved from Arkansas to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,256), and about 10,842 went the other way. Between Little Rock and Houston it is about 453 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,039 – $2,718 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 39 movers based in Arkansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arkansas to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,063 people a year (±3,256), against about 10,842 (±2,476) from Texas to Arkansas, so Texas loses about 1,779 people a year on this exchange. Arkansas is the 22nd-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | Angelina County | 611 ±810* |
| Miller County | Bowie County | 565 ±372 |
| Pulaski County | Tarrant County | 367 ±352 |
| Benton County | Hays County | 289 ±417* |
| Cleburne County | Reeves County | 277 ±369* |
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 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. 7 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.
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 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. A move from Arkansas into Texas 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 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, about $1,468 – $1,957, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arkansas to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,063 people (±3,256) moved from Arkansas to Texas that year, against about 10,842 (±2,476) from Texas to Arkansas. That makes Arkansas the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.