Moving from Texasto Arkansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Little Rock it is about 453 miles and about 8 hours; the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 284 to 985 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Arkansas.
Cost of moving from Texas to Arkansas
At about 453 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home and $2,344 – $3,126 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,468 – $1,957; a freight trailer is $978 – $1,305.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,529 – $2,039 | $1,101 – $1,468 | $734 – $978 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 – $2,446 | $1,321 – $1,761 | $881 – $1,174 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 – $2,718 | $1,468 – $1,957 | $978 – $1,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,344 – $3,126 | $1,688 – $2,251 | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,650 – $3,533 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,058 – $4,077 | $2,202 – $2,935 | $1,468 – $1,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 453 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 Texas to Arkansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Fayetteville | ~284 mi | 1–3 days | $1,278 – $1,704 | $1,470 – $1,960 |
| Plano to Fayetteville | ~297 mi | 1–3 days | $1,337 – $1,782 | $1,537 – $2,049 |
| Garland to Fayetteville | ~302 mi | 1–3 days | $1,359 – $1,812 | $1,563 – $2,084 |
| Dallas to Fayetteville | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| McKinney to Little Rock | ~318 mi | 1–3 days | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,646 – $2,194 |
| Irving to Fayetteville | ~319 mi | 1–3 days | $1,436 – $1,914 | $1,651 – $2,201 |
| Garland to Little Rock | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Plano to Little Rock | ~328 mi | 1–3 days | $1,476 – $1,968 | $1,697 – $2,263 |
| Arlington to Fayetteville | ~332 mi | 1–3 days | $1,494 – $1,992 | $1,718 – $2,291 |
| Fort Worth to Fayetteville | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Dallas to Little Rock | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Irving to Little Rock | ~348 mi | 1–3 days | $1,566 – $2,088 | $1,801 – $2,401 |
| Arlington to Little Rock | ~361 mi | 1–3 days | $1,625 – $2,166 | $1,868 – $2,491 |
| Fort Worth to Little Rock | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Houston to Little Rock | ~453 mi | 3–7 days | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| Amarillo to Fayetteville | ~507 mi | 3–7 days | $2,282 – $3,042 | $2,624 – $3,498 |
| Houston to Fayetteville | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
| Austin to Little Rock | ~517 mi | 3–7 days | $2,327 – $3,102 | $2,675 – $3,567 |
| Austin to Fayetteville | ~525 mi | 3–7 days | $2,363 – $3,150 | $2,717 – $3,623 |
| Lubbock to Fayetteville | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| San Antonio to Little Rock | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| San Antonio to Fayetteville | ~610 mi | 3–7 days | $2,745 – $3,660 | $3,157 – $4,209 |
| Amarillo to Little Rock | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Lubbock to Little Rock | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Corpus Christi to Little Rock | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Corpus Christi to Fayetteville | ~704 mi | 3–7 days | $3,168 – $4,224 | $3,643 – $4,858 |
| Laredo to Little Rock | ~762 mi | 3–7 days | $3,429 – $4,572 | $3,943 – $5,258 |
| Laredo to Fayetteville | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| McAllen to Little Rock | ~801 mi | 3–7 days | $3,605 – $4,806 | $4,145 – $5,527 |
| McAllen to Fayetteville | ~841 mi | 3–7 days | $3,785 – $5,046 | $4,352 – $5,803 |
| El Paso to Fayetteville | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| El Paso to Little Rock | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 453 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Arkansas end
57 household-goods carriers are based in Arkansas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Little Rock runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 – $2,718 | $2,549 – $3,398 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,344 – $3,126 | $2,930 – $3,908 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Arkansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Arkansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Little Rock, the distance is about 453 miles. From our model that is $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home and $2,344 – $3,126 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,468 – $1,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $978 – $1,305. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Arkansas, distances run from 284 to 985 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Arkansas take?
Houston 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 Texas to Arkansas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Arkansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $978 – $1,305 for a two-bedroom home over 453 miles against $2,039 – $2,718 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $2,930 – $3,908 rather than $2,344 – $3,126.