Bloomington, IL → Jonesboro, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 395 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,930–$4,360, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Moving from Bloomington to Jonesboro is a regional long-distance move of roughly 395 road miles, heading south from Illinois to Arkansas.
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 $2,930 to $4,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 31 min.
On the Bloomington side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Bloomington is considerably denser (2,902 people per square mile versus 980), 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 Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,360 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,710 | $6,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,440 | $7,860 | $9,590 |
$560–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,930–$4,360
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bloomington, IL → Jonesboro, AR. 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: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC
Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,200 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,760 to $2,610 for a one-bedroom, $2,930 to $4,360 for a two-bedroom, $4,690 to $6,970 for a three-bedroom and $6,440 to $9,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 395 road miles (335 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 31 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Illinois 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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 Bloomington–Jonesboro corridor.