Bentonville, AR → Branson, MO · Short-haul move
About 65 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,220–$1,810, delivery in 1–2 days, 57 carriers on the Bentonville side and 19 in Branson.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Branson, MO covers roughly 65 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,220 and $1,810, before packing or storage.
On the Bentonville side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (43 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Branson (13 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 Branson.
Bentonville has a population of about 60,000 and Branson about 13,000. Bentonville is considerably denser (1,528 people per square mile versus 592), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $820 | $1,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $770 | $940 | $1,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
$220–$310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,080–$1,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,220–$1,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bentonville, AR → Branson, MO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC
Legal name: R & R Packaging INC
Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC
Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC
Legal name: Jones Trucking Lines LLC
Legal name: Yankee Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jacob R Keller
Legal name: Cpnr Enterprises LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $680 to $1,010 for a studio, $770 to $1,150 for a one-bedroom, $1,220 to $1,810 for a two-bedroom, $1,840 to $2,740 for a three-bedroom and $2,700 to $4,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 65 road miles (55 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 49 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas into Missouri 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $220 to $310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,080 to $1,590. 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.
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 Bentonville–Branson corridor.