Moving from Colorado to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Little Rock it is about 907 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 717 to 938 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.
- ~907 miDenver → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,082+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 2,030 people moved from Colorado to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,052), and about 577 went the other way. Between Denver and Little Rock it is about 907 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,082 – $5,442 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,030 people a year (±1,052), against about 577 (±554) from Arkansas to Colorado, so Arkansas gains about 1,453 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Benton County | 162 ±245* |
| Adams County | Grant County | 122 ±183* |
| Logan County | Hot Spring County | 113 ±179* |
| Arapahoe County | White County | 106 ±161* |
| Adams County | Conway County | 92 ±138* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Arkansas
At about 907 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,082 – $5,442 for a two-bedroom home and $4,694 – $6,258 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,939 – $3,918; a freight trailer is $1,959 – $2,612.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,061 – $4,082 | $2,204 – $2,939 | $1,469 – $1,959 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,673 – $4,898 | $2,645 – $3,526 | $1,763 – $2,351 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,082 – $5,442 | $2,939 – $3,918 | $1,959 – $2,612 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,694 – $6,258 | $3,379 – $4,506 | $2,253 – $3,004 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,306 – $7,075 | $3,820 – $5,094 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,122 – $8,163 | $4,408 – $5,877 | $2,939 – $3,918 |
Transport only, for an estimated 907 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 Colorado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Fayetteville | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
| Aurora to Fayetteville | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Denver to Fayetteville | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Fort Collins to Fayetteville | ~778 mi | 3–7 days | $3,501 – $4,668 | $4,026 – $5,368 |
| Colorado Springs to Little Rock | ~872 mi | 3–7 days | $3,924 – $5,232 | $4,513 – $6,017 |
| Aurora to Little Rock | ~901 mi | 3–7 days | $4,055 – $5,406 | $4,663 – $6,217 |
| Denver to Little Rock | ~907 mi | 3–7 days | $4,082 – $5,442 | $4,694 – $6,258 |
| Fort Collins to Little Rock | ~938 mi | 3–7 days | $4,221 – $5,628 | $4,854 – $6,472 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Little Rock, the distance is about 907 miles. From our model that is $4,082 – $5,442 for a two-bedroom home and $4,694 – $6,258 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,939 – $3,918 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,959 – $2,612. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Colorado and Arkansas, distances run from 717 to 938 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Arkansas take?
Denver to Little Rock is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 Colorado to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,959 – $2,612 for a two-bedroom home over 907 miles against $4,082 – $5,442 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,939 – $3,918, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,030 people (±1,052) moved from Colorado to Arkansas that year, against about 577 (±554) from Arkansas to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 9th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.