Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~453 miHouston → Little Rock
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,039+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 10,842 people moved from Texas to Arkansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,476), and about 9,063 went the other way. Between Houston and Little Rock it is about 453 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,039 – $2,718 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Arkansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,842 people a year (±2,476), against about 9,063 (±3,256) from Arkansas to Texas, so Arkansas gains about 1,779 people a year on this exchange. Texas sends more people to Arkansas than any other state; Arkansas took in about 62,808 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie County | Miller County | 1,360 ±432 |
| Dallas County | Pulaski County | 494 ±295 |
| Travis County | Washington County | 383 ±377 |
| Harris County | Benton County | 318 ±273 |
| Tarrant County | Washington County | 277 ±171 |
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.
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. 2 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into Arkansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $1,468 – $1,957, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Arkansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,842 people (±2,476) moved from Texas to Arkansas that year, against about 9,063 (±3,256) from Arkansas to Texas. No other state sends more people to Arkansas.