Moving from Missouri to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Little Rock it is about 341 miles and about 6 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 108 to 380 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.
- ~341 miSaint Louis → Little Rock
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,535+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 4,434 people moved from Missouri to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,780), and about 5,767 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Little Rock it is about 341 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,535 – $2,046 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,434 people a year (±1,780), against about 5,767 (±1,955) from Arkansas to Missouri, so Arkansas loses about 1,333 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis City | Pulaski County | 345 ±278 |
| McDonald County | Benton County | 291 ±156 |
| Dunklin County | Greene County | 245 ±142 |
| St. Louis County | Washington County | 238 ±172 |
| Benton County | Baxter County | 229 ±325* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Arkansas
At about 341 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,535 – $2,046 for a two-bedroom home and $1,765 – $2,353 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,105 – $1,473; a freight trailer is $737 – $982.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,151 – $1,535 | $829 – $1,105 | $552 – $737 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 – $1,841 | $994 – $1,326 | $663 – $884 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,105 – $1,473 | $737 – $982 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,765 – $2,353 | $1,271 – $1,694 | $847 – $1,129 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,995 – $2,660 | $1,436 – $1,915 | $958 – $1,277 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,302 – $3,069 | $1,657 – $2,210 | $1,105 – $1,473 |
Transport only, for an estimated 341 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Fayetteville | ~108 mi | 1–3 days | $486 – $648 | $559 – $745 |
| Springfield to Little Rock | ~209 mi | 1–3 days | $941 – $1,254 | $1,082 – $1,442 |
| Kansas City to Fayetteville | ~246 mi | 1–3 days | $1,107 – $1,476 | $1,273 – $1,697 |
| Columbia to Fayetteville | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Saint Louis to Fayetteville | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Columbia to Little Rock | ~339 mi | 1–3 days | $1,526 – $2,034 | $1,754 – $2,339 |
| Saint Louis to Little Rock | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Kansas City to Little Rock | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Little Rock, the distance is about 341 miles. From our model that is $1,535 – $2,046 for a two-bedroom home and $1,765 – $2,353 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,105 – $1,473 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $737 – $982. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Missouri and Arkansas, distances run from 108 to 380 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Arkansas take?
Saint Louis to Little Rock is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missouri to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $737 – $982 for a two-bedroom home over 341 miles against $1,535 – $2,046 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,105 – $1,473, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,434 people (±1,780) moved from Missouri to Arkansas that year, against about 5,767 (±1,955) from Arkansas to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.