Dallas, TX → Hot Springs, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dallas to Hot Springs

About 288 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,460–$3,660, delivery in 1–3 days, 3,665 carriers on the Dallas side and 27 in Hot Springs.

288 miroad distance
5 h 40 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,460–$3,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dallas, Texas
To: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 288 miles (244 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 40 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 3,665 (1,566 interstate)
Movers at destination: 27 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Hot Springs → Dallas

Hot Springs sits about 288 miles northeast of Dallas, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Arkansas that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,460 to $3,660 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 40 min.

On the Dallas side there are 3,665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,566 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.

Dallas has a population of about 1.3 million and Hot Springs about 38,000. Dallas is considerably denser (3,841 people per square mile versus 1,010), 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 Dallas to Hot Springs

Full-service estimate for 288 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,160	$1,410	$1,720
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,480	$1,800	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,460	$3,000	$3,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,940	$4,800	$5,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,410	$6,600	$8,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$630

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,880

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

Full-service mover

$2,460–$3,660

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

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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 Dallas (origin)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3300318
MC: 1046672
Based in: Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 480-2226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 79466
MC: 150578
Based in: Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 216-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Value Truck Of Az LLC

USDOT: 822809
MC: 364675
Based in: Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (602) 249-5501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 160955
MC: 180584
Based in: Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (972) 337-7273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2545275
MC: 284464
Based in: Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (469) 568-6380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC

USDOT: 2316812
MC: 790902
Based in: Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (214) 428-6666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2475440
MC: 856231
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (972) 872-8455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6172104
Based in: Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 506-3991 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Hot Springs (destination)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348836
MC: 1700952
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2821300
MC: 941105
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (501) 538-1767 Route Verify on FMCSA

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3797228
MC: 1365302
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 231-7819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Je Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC

USDOT: 1679497
MC: 617225
Based in: Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (501) 209-9548 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4360218
MC: 1706107
Based in: Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 204-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348920
MC: 1700169
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 4022616
MC: 1517656
Based in: Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC

USDOT: 3831555
MC: 1390096
Based in: Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 547-2688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dallas to Hot Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,480 to $2,200 for a one-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,660 for a two-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,860 for a three-bedroom and $5,410 to $8,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hot Springs from Dallas?

About 288 road miles (244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 40 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 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 Dallas to Hot Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,880. 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 Dallas–Hot Springs corridor.