Bentonville, AR → Sugar Land, TX · Long-distance move
About 559 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,320–$4,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 57 carriers on the Bentonville side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.
Sugar Land sits about 559 miles south of Bentonville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $3,320 to $4,940 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 20 min.
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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.
Bentonville has a population of about 60,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. Sugar Land is the denser city (2,741 people per square mile versus 1,528 in Bentonville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,430 | $2,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,320 | $4,050 | $4,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,310 | $6,470 | $7,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,300 | $8,900 | $10,860 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,320–$4,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bentonville, AR → Sugar Land, TX. 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: 3 Men Movers LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,990 to $2,960 for a one-bedroom, $3,320 to $4,940 for a two-bedroom, $5,310 to $7,900 for a three-bedroom and $7,300 to $10,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 559 road miles (474 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 20 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas into Texas 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 $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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–Sugar Land corridor.