Moving from Louisiana to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Little Rock it is about 414 miles and about 8 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 205 to 564 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.
- ~414 miNew Orleans → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $1,863+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,183 people moved from Louisiana to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,163), and about 3,011 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Little Rock it is about 414 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,863 – $2,484 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,183 people a year (±1,163), against about 3,011 (±1,213) from Arkansas to Louisiana, so Arkansas gains about 172 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 6th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish | Garland County | 273 ±383* |
| Livingston Parish | Pulaski County | 109 ±130* |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Drew County | 89 ±99* |
| Vermilion Parish | Pulaski County | 83 ±99* |
| Morehouse Parish | Ashley County | 83 ±92* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Arkansas
At about 414 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,341 – $1,788; a freight trailer is $894 – $1,192.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,397 – $1,863 | $1,006 – $1,341 | $671 – $894 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 – $2,236 | $1,207 – $1,610 | $805 – $1,073 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,863 – $2,484 | $1,341 – $1,788 | $894 – $1,192 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,142 – $2,857 | $1,543 – $2,057 | $1,028 – $1,371 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,422 – $3,229 | $1,744 – $2,325 | $1,163 – $1,550 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,795 – $3,726 | $2,012 – $2,683 | $1,341 – $1,788 |
Transport only, for an estimated 414 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 Louisiana to Arkansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Little Rock | ~205 mi | 1–3 days | $923 – $1,230 | $1,061 – $1,414 |
| Shreveport to Fayetteville | ~287 mi | 1–3 days | $1,292 – $1,722 | $1,485 – $1,980 |
| Baton Rouge to Little Rock | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Lafayette to Little Rock | ~366 mi | 1–3 days | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,894 – $2,525 |
| New Orleans to Little Rock | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Lafayette to Fayetteville | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Baton Rouge to Fayetteville | ~494 mi | 3–7 days | $2,223 – $2,964 | $2,556 – $3,409 |
| New Orleans to Fayetteville | ~564 mi | 3–7 days | $2,538 – $3,384 | $2,919 – $3,892 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Little Rock, the distance is about 414 miles. From our model that is $1,863 – $2,484 for a two-bedroom home and $2,142 – $2,857 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,341 – $1,788 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $894 – $1,192. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Arkansas, distances run from 205 to 564 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Arkansas take?
New Orleans to Little Rock is about 8 hours. 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 Louisiana to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $894 – $1,192 for a two-bedroom home over 414 miles against $1,863 – $2,484 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,341 – $1,788, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,183 people (±1,163) moved from Louisiana to Arkansas that year, against about 3,011 (±1,213) from Arkansas to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 6th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.