Moving from Florida to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Little Rock it is about 1,108 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 22 city pairs we price between the two states run from 645 to 1,270 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.
- ~1,108 miMiami → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,986+2-bedroom, movers
- 22City routes priced
In short
About 4,434 people moved from Florida to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,771), and about 4,633 went the other way. Between Miami and Little Rock it is about 1,108 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,986 – $6,648 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,434 people a year (±1,771), against about 4,633 (±2,564) from Arkansas to Florida, so Arkansas loses about 199 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus County | Saline County | 118 ±152* |
| Broward County | Pulaski County | 106 ±99 |
| Pinellas County | Garland County | 103 ±146* |
| St. Johns County | Sebastian County | 84 ±129* |
| Seminole County | Columbia County | 69 ±100* |
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.
Miami 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 Florida and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Florida to Arkansas
At about 1,108 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,986 – $6,648 for a two-bedroom home and $5,734 – $7,645 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,590 – $4,787; a freight trailer is $2,393 – $3,191.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,740 – $4,986 | $2,692 – $3,590 | $1,795 – $2,393 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,487 – $5,983 | $3,231 – $4,308 | $2,154 – $2,872 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,986 – $6,648 | $3,590 – $4,787 | $2,393 – $3,191 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,734 – $7,645 | $4,128 – $5,505 | $2,752 – $3,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,482 – $8,642 | $4,667 – $6,223 | $3,111 – $4,148 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,479 – $9,972 | $5,385 – $7,180 | $3,590 – $4,787 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,108 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 Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Little Rock | ~645 mi | 3–7 days | $2,903 – $3,870 | $3,338 – $4,450 |
| Gainesville to Little Rock | ~791 mi | 3–7 days | $3,560 – $4,746 | $4,093 – $5,458 |
| Tallahassee to Fayetteville | ~804 mi | 3–7 days | $3,618 – $4,824 | $4,161 – $5,548 |
| Jacksonville to Little Rock | ~805 mi | 3–7 days | $3,623 – $4,830 | $4,166 – $5,554 |
| Saint Petersburg to Little Rock | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Tampa to Little Rock | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Orlando to Little Rock | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Gainesville to Fayetteville | ~949 mi | 3–7 days | $4,271 – $5,694 | $4,911 – $6,548 |
| Jacksonville to Fayetteville | ~960 mi | 3–7 days | $4,320 – $5,760 | $4,968 – $6,624 |
| Cape Coral to Little Rock | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Little Rock | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Tampa to Fayetteville | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Saint Petersburg to Fayetteville | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Orlando to Fayetteville | ~1,059 mi | 3–7 days | $4,766 – $6,354 | $5,480 – $7,307 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Little Rock | ~1,091 mi | 3–7 days | $4,910 – $6,546 | $5,646 – $7,528 |
| Hialeah to Little Rock | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Miami to Little Rock | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Cape Coral to Fayetteville | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Fayetteville | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Fayetteville | ~1,253 mi | 7–14 days | $5,639 – $7,518 | $6,484 – $8,646 |
| Hialeah to Fayetteville | ~1,259 mi | 7–14 days | $5,666 – $7,554 | $6,515 – $8,687 |
| Miami to Fayetteville | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida 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 Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Little Rock, the distance is about 1,108 miles. From our model that is $4,986 – $6,648 for a two-bedroom home and $5,734 – $7,645 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,590 – $4,787 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,393 – $3,191. Across the 22 city pairs we price between Florida and Arkansas, distances run from 645 to 1,270 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Arkansas take?
Miami to Little Rock is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Florida to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Florida into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,393 – $3,191 for a two-bedroom home over 1,108 miles against $4,986 – $6,648 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,590 – $4,787, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,434 people (±1,771) moved from Florida to Arkansas that year, against about 4,633 (±2,564) from Arkansas to Florida. That makes Florida the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.