Moving from Lafayette, LA to Little Rock, AR
About 366 miles across a state line, from Louisiana into Arkansas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Lafayette, LA to Little Rock, AR covers about 366 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,647 – $2,196 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 10 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 366 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,647 – $2,196. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Lafayette to Little Rock
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,235 – $1,647 | $889 – $1,186 | $593 – $791 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,482 – $1,976 | $1,067 – $1,423 | $712 – $949 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,186 – $1,581 | $791 – $1,054 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,894 – $2,525 | $1,364 – $1,818 | $909 – $1,212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,141 – $2,855 | $1,542 – $2,055 | $1,028 – $1,370 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,471 – $3,294 | $1,779 – $2,372 | $1,186 – $1,581 |
Transport only, for an estimated 366 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Lafayette to Little Rock
366 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,830. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,647 to $2,196, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Lafayette to Little Rock
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 10 people a year (±20) moved from Lafayette Parish, LA, home to Lafayette, to Pulaski County, AR, home to Little Rock. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Lafayette Parish make up 0.0% of the 21,607 people a year who moved into Pulaski County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,183 people a year (±1,163) moving from Louisiana to Arkansas and about 3,011 people a year (±1,213) from Arkansas to Louisiana — a net gain for Arkansas of about 172 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 689 ±271 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 683 ±343 |
| Harris County, TX | 667 ±341 |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 658 ±336 |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 609 ±261 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Saline County, AR | 2,200 ±671 |
| Faulkner County, AR | 1,943 ±906 |
| Lonoke County, AR | 1,199 ±363 |
| Jefferson County, AR | 1,168 ±575 |
| White County, AR | 591 ±323 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Lafayette (11 counting those licensed only inside Louisiana). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 11 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoUSDOT 709375 | Port Barre · 25 mi | 19 trucks | 20 | 27.3% of 11 |
| A-1 Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 52766 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 7 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bacio Acadiana Movers LLCUSDOT 4495496 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Clark Moving Specialists LLCUSDOT 3610864 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Acadiana Movers LLCUSDOT 1996186 | Lafayette · 3 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Little Rock end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Little Rock: Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage Inc (Little Rock, 18 trucks), Daniel Moving & Storage Company Inc (North Little Rock, 11 trucks), Fixed Rate Moving Inc (North Little Rock, 11 trucks), Downey Moving & Storage Inc (Conway, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Louisiana into Arkansas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Lafayette to Little Rock
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 366 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Little Rock
A local move inside Little Rock later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $705 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,290 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Little Rock are Memphis (about 151 mi), Fayetteville (about 162 mi), Shreveport (about 205 mi).
Other routes from Lafayette
All routes from Lafayette, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette to Baton Rouge, LA | ~62 mi | $425 – $691 |
| Lafayette to New Orleans, LA | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Lafayette to Shreveport, LA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Lafayette to Houston, TX | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Lafayette to Dallas, TX | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Lafayette to Fort Worth, TX | ~418 mi | $1,881 – $2,508 |
| Lafayette to San Antonio, TX | ~456 mi | $2,052 – $2,736 |
| Lafayette to Gainesville, FL | ~677 mi | $3,047 – $4,062 |
Also moving to Little Rock: from Memphis, TN, from Fayetteville, AR, from Saint Louis, MO, from Dallas, TX.
Lafayette to Little Rock moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Little Rock?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 366 miles cost about $1,235 – $1,647 for a studio, $1,647 – $2,196 for a two-bedroom home and $1,894 – $2,525 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lafayette to Little Rock take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Lafayette to Little Rock?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $791 – $1,054 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,647 – $2,196 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,186 – $1,581.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Lafayette to Little Rock?
Yes. Lafayette is in Louisiana and Little Rock is in Arkansas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 5 listed movers within 30 miles of Lafayette hold it.
How many people move from Lafayette to Little Rock each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 10 people a year (margin of error ±20) moved from Lafayette Parish, which contains Lafayette, to Pulaski County, which contains Little Rock.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.