Moving from Connecticut to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Little Rock it is about 1,360 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,292 to 1,418 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.
- ~1,360 miHartford → Little Rock
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,120+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Connecticut to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±213), and about 0 went the other way. Between Hartford and Little Rock it is about 1,360 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,120 – $8,160 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±213), against about 0 (±225) from Arkansas to Connecticut, so Arkansas gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 40th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Arkansas; Arkansas took in about 62,808 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Windham County | Pope County | 29 ±47* |
| Middlesex County | Washington County | 22 ±32* |
| Tolland County | Clay County | 17 ±28* |
| Hartford County | Pulaski County | 16 ±27* |
| Tolland County | Logan County | 10 ±17* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Arkansas
At about 1,360 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,120 – $8,160 for a two-bedroom home and $7,038 – $9,384 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,406 – $5,875; a freight trailer is $2,938 – $3,917.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,590 – $6,120 | $3,305 – $4,406 | $2,203 – $2,938 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,508 – $7,344 | $3,966 – $5,288 | $2,644 – $3,525 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,120 – $8,160 | $4,406 – $5,875 | $2,938 – $3,917 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,038 – $9,384 | $5,067 – $6,756 | $3,378 – $4,504 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,956 – $10,608 | $5,728 – $7,638 | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,180 – $12,240 | $6,610 – $8,813 | $4,406 – $5,875 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,360 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 Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Little Rock | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Bridgeport to Little Rock | ~1,315 mi | 7–14 days | $5,918 – $7,890 | $6,805 – $9,073 |
| New Haven to Little Rock | ~1,334 mi | 7–14 days | $6,003 – $8,004 | $6,903 – $9,205 |
| Stamford to Fayetteville | ~1,356 mi | 7–14 days | $6,102 – $8,136 | $7,017 – $9,356 |
| Hartford to Little Rock | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Bridgeport to Fayetteville | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| New Haven to Fayetteville | ~1,396 mi | 7–14 days | $6,282 – $8,376 | $7,224 – $9,632 |
| Hartford to Fayetteville | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Little Rock, the distance is about 1,360 miles. From our model that is $6,120 – $8,160 for a two-bedroom home and $7,038 – $9,384 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,406 – $5,875 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,938 – $3,917. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Arkansas, distances run from 1,292 to 1,418 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Arkansas take?
Hartford to Little Rock is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Connecticut to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,938 – $3,917 for a two-bedroom home over 1,360 miles against $6,120 – $8,160 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,406 – $5,875, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±213) moved from Connecticut to Arkansas that year, against about 0 (±225) from Arkansas to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 40th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.