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Columbia, MO → Fayetteville, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Fayetteville

About 263 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,330–$3,460, delivery in 1–3 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 64 in Fayetteville.

  • 263 miroad distance
  • 5 h 14 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,330–$3,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 263 miles (223 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 14 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
64 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Columbia

Moving from Columbia to Fayetteville is a regional long-distance move of roughly 263 road miles, heading southwest from Missouri 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 $2,330 to $3,460 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 5 h 14 min.

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 64 around Fayetteville (45 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 Fayetteville.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Fayetteville about 106,623. The two cities have comparable density (1,899 and 1,737 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 263 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,130 $1,380 $1,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,330 $2,840 $3,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,720 $4,540 $5,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,120 $6,240 $7,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$420–$590

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

Portable container

$1,250–$1,850

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

Full-service mover

$2,330–$3,460

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Columbia, MO → Fayetteville, AR. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Fayetteville (destination)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3775206
MC
1349323
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3264958
MC
1029820
Based in
Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111766
MC
172371
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC

USDOT
305749
MC
245874
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (479) 756-0460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2445809
MC
844007
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3531948
MC
1176121
Based in
Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (479) 402-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3352730
MC
1072154
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (479) 225-4427 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1615641
MC
597208
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (479) 717-2206 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

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Other origins to Fayetteville

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Fayetteville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,330 to $3,460 for a two-bedroom, $3,720 to $5,540 for a three-bedroom and $5,120 to $7,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Columbia?

About 263 road miles (223 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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 Columbia to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,250 to $1,850. 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 Columbia–Fayetteville corridor.