Bentonville, AR

Austin, TX → Bentonville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Austin to Bentonville

About 549 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,290–$4,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 57 in Bentonville.

  • 549 miroad distance
  • 10 h 10 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,290–$4,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 549 miles (465 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 10 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Austin

The route from Austin, TX to Bentonville, AR covers roughly 549 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,290 to $4,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 10 min.

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Bentonville (43 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bentonville.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Bentonville about 60,000. Austin is considerably denser (3,007 people per square mile versus 1,528), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Austin to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 549 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,320 $1,610 $1,960
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,290 $4,020 $4,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,270 $6,430 $7,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,250 $8,840 $10,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,290–$4,900

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Aifleet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3443025
MC
1118730
Based in
Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Azuma

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074353
MC
1548580
Based in
Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1598596
MC
591409
Based in
Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 868 movers in Austin

Near Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
63585
MC
311233
Based in
Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3775206
MC
1349323
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3264958
MC
1029820
Based in
Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
838084
MC
436271
Based in
Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543877
MC
574367
Based in
Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111766
MC
172371
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2445809
MC
844007
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3219041
MC
1006995
Based in
Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 57 movers in Bentonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Bentonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,940 for a one-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,900 for a two-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,840 for a three-bedroom and $7,250 to $10,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Austin?

About 549 road miles (465 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Arkansas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Austin to Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Austin–Bentonville corridor.