Moving from Arizona to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Little Rock it is about 1,322 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,162 to 1,322 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.
- ~1,322 miPhoenix → Little Rock
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,949+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 1,746 people moved from Arizona to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,143), and about 542 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Little Rock it is about 1,322 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,949 – $7,932 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,746 people a year (±1,143), against about 542 (±335) from Arkansas to Arizona, so Arkansas gains about 1,204 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 12th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Arkansas; Arkansas took in about 62,808 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Yavapai County | Benton County | 258 ±402* |
| Maricopa County | Sebastian County | 91 ±98* |
| Pima County | Jefferson County | 84 ±131* |
| Maricopa County | Pulaski County | 81 ±59 |
| Mohave County | Washington County | 65 ±76* |
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.
Phoenix to Little Rock, 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 Arizona and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Arkansas
At about 1,322 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,949 – $7,932 for a two-bedroom home and $6,841 – $9,122 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,283 – $5,711; a freight trailer is $2,856 – $3,807.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,462 – $5,949 | $3,212 – $4,283 | $2,142 – $2,856 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,354 – $7,139 | $3,855 – $5,140 | $2,570 – $3,427 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,949 – $7,932 | $4,283 – $5,711 | $2,856 – $3,807 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,841 – $9,122 | $4,926 – $6,568 | $3,284 – $4,378 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,734 – $10,312 | $5,568 – $7,424 | $3,712 – $4,950 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,924 – $11,898 | $6,425 – $8,567 | $4,283 – $5,711 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,322 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 Arizona to Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Fayetteville | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Gilbert to Fayetteville | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| Mesa to Fayetteville | ~1,188 mi | 3–7 days | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| Chandler to Fayetteville | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Scottsdale to Fayetteville | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Tempe to Fayetteville | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Phoenix to Fayetteville | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Tucson to Little Rock | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Gilbert to Little Rock | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Mesa to Little Rock | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Chandler to Little Rock | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Scottsdale to Little Rock | ~1,311 mi | 7–14 days | $5,900 – $7,866 | $6,784 – $9,046 |
| Tempe to Little Rock | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Phoenix to Little Rock | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Arkansas end, 57 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arkansas, moving costs in Arkansas, or the reverse trip, Arkansas to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Little Rock, the distance is about 1,322 miles. From our model that is $5,949 – $7,932 for a two-bedroom home and $6,841 – $9,122 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,283 – $5,711 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,856 – $3,807. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Arkansas, distances run from 1,162 to 1,322 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Arkansas take?
Phoenix to Little Rock is 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,856 – $3,807 for a two-bedroom home over 1,322 miles against $5,949 – $7,932 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,283 – $5,711, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,746 people (±1,143) moved from Arizona to Arkansas that year, against about 542 (±335) from Arkansas to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 12th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.