Moving from Indiana to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Indianapolis and Little Rock it is about 564 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 401 to 697 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.
- ~564 miIndianapolis → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,538+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 705 people moved from Indiana to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±824), and about 340 went the other way. Between Indianapolis and Little Rock it is about 564 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,538 – $3,384 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 99 movers based in Indiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Indiana to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 705 people a year (±824), against about 340 (±317) from Arkansas to Indiana, so Arkansas gains about 365 people a year on this exchange. Indiana is the 27th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Benton County | 105 ±152* |
| Lake County | Garland County | 91 ±137* |
| Hendricks County | Pulaski County | 89 ±133* |
| Lake County | Benton County | 67 ±95* |
| Tippecanoe County | Pulaski County | 48 ±72* |
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.
Indianapolis 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 Indiana and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Indiana to Arkansas
At about 564 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,538 – $3,384 for a two-bedroom home and $2,919 – $3,892 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,827 – $2,436; a freight trailer is $1,218 – $1,624.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,904 – $2,538 | $1,371 – $1,827 | $914 – $1,218 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,284 – $3,046 | $1,645 – $2,193 | $1,096 – $1,462 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,538 – $3,384 | $1,827 – $2,436 | $1,218 – $1,624 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,919 – $3,892 | $2,101 – $2,802 | $1,401 – $1,868 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,299 – $4,399 | $2,376 – $3,167 | $1,584 – $2,112 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,807 – $5,076 | $2,741 – $3,655 | $1,827 – $2,436 |
Transport only, for an estimated 564 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 Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville to Little Rock | ~401 mi | 3–7 days | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Evansville to Fayetteville | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Indianapolis to Little Rock | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
| Indianapolis to Fayetteville | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Fort Wayne to Little Rock | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Fort Wayne to Fayetteville | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Indiana
51 of the 99 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 4,745 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 689 of 2,623 vehicle inspections (26.3%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 235 of 4,739 driver inspections (5.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Van Lines IncEvansville, IN · USDOT 125550 | 1,609 | 223 of 888 | 71 of 1,609 |
| Allied Van Lines IncFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 76235 | 970 | 158 of 525 | 38 of 969 |
| North American Moving & StorageFort Wayne, IN · USDOT 70851 | 862 | 149 of 468 | 33 of 861 |
| Wheaton World Wide MovingIndianapolis, IN · USDOT 70719 | 688 | 88 of 405 | 44 of 687 |
| Fastmover Express IncFishers, IN · USDOT 3701508 | 195 | 21 of 102 | 8 of 195 |
| WS Thomas Transfer LLCGreenfield, IN · USDOT 2093310 | 98 | 16 of 59 | 0 of 98 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
166 listed household-goods carriers are based in Indiana, 99 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Indiana 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 Indiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Indiana
Indiana to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Indiana to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Indianapolis and Little Rock, the distance is about 564 miles. From our model that is $2,538 – $3,384 for a two-bedroom home and $2,919 – $3,892 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,827 – $2,436 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,218 – $1,624. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Indiana and Arkansas, distances run from 401 to 697 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Indiana to Arkansas take?
Indianapolis to Little Rock is 2 days on the road (about 10 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 Indiana to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Indiana into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 166 listed movers based in Indiana, 99 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Indiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Indiana to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,218 – $1,624 for a two-bedroom home over 564 miles against $2,538 – $3,384 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,827 – $2,436, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Indiana to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 705 people (±824) moved from Indiana to Arkansas that year, against about 340 (±317) from Arkansas to Indiana. That makes Indiana the 27th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.