Moving from Ohio to Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Little Rock it is about 728 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 611 to 896 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.
- ~728 miColumbus → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,276+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 453 people moved from Ohio to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±371), and about 887 went the other way. Between Columbus and Little Rock it is about 728 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,276 – $4,368 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 453 people a year (±371), against about 887 (±574) from Arkansas to Ohio, so Arkansas loses about 434 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 34th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas County | Pulaski County | 130 ±196* |
| Cuyahoga County | Benton County | 73 ±115* |
| Warren County | Saline County | 65 ±109* |
| Warren County | Benton County | 56 ±76* |
| Hamilton County | Jefferson County | 28 ±42* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Arkansas
At about 728 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,276 – $4,368 for a two-bedroom home and $3,767 – $5,023 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,359 – $3,145; a freight trailer is $1,572 – $2,097.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,769 – $2,359 | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,948 – $3,931 | $2,123 – $2,830 | $1,415 – $1,887 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,276 – $4,368 | $2,359 – $3,145 | $1,572 – $2,097 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,767 – $5,023 | $2,713 – $3,617 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,259 – $5,678 | $3,066 – $4,088 | $2,044 – $2,726 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,914 – $6,552 | $3,538 – $4,717 | $2,359 – $3,145 |
Transport only, for an estimated 728 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Little Rock | ~611 mi | 3–7 days | $2,750 – $3,666 | $3,162 – $4,216 |
| Dayton to Little Rock | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Cincinnati to Fayetteville | ~662 mi | 3–7 days | $2,979 – $3,972 | $3,426 – $4,568 |
| Dayton to Fayetteville | ~700 mi | 3–7 days | $3,150 – $4,200 | $3,622 – $4,830 |
| Columbus to Little Rock | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Columbus to Fayetteville | ~774 mi | 3–7 days | $3,483 – $4,644 | $4,005 – $5,341 |
| Toledo to Little Rock | ~784 mi | 3–7 days | $3,528 – $4,704 | $4,057 – $5,410 |
| Toledo to Fayetteville | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Akron to Little Rock | ~853 mi | 3–7 days | $3,839 – $5,118 | $4,414 – $5,886 |
| Cleveland to Little Rock | ~863 mi | 3–7 days | $3,884 – $5,178 | $4,466 – $5,955 |
| Akron to Fayetteville | ~891 mi | 3–7 days | $4,010 – $5,346 | $4,611 – $6,148 |
| Cleveland to Fayetteville | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Little Rock, the distance is about 728 miles. From our model that is $3,276 – $4,368 for a two-bedroom home and $3,767 – $5,023 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,359 – $3,145 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,572 – $2,097. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Ohio and Arkansas, distances run from 611 to 896 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Arkansas take?
Columbus to Little Rock is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Ohio to Arkansas?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,572 – $2,097 for a two-bedroom home over 728 miles against $3,276 – $4,368 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,359 – $3,145, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 453 people (±371) moved from Ohio to Arkansas that year, against about 887 (±574) from Arkansas to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 34th-largest source of new residents for Arkansas among the states.