Fayetteville, AR

Elgin, IL → Fayetteville, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Elgin to Fayetteville

About 611 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,570–$5,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 64 in Fayetteville.

  • 611 miroad distance
  • 11 h 14 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,570–$5,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 611 miles (518 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 14 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
404 (329 interstate)
Movers at destination
64 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Elgin

Fayetteville sits about 611 miles southwest of Elgin, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Arkansas 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 $3,570 to $5,310 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 11 h 14 min.

On the Elgin side there are 404 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (329 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.

Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and Fayetteville about 106,623. Elgin is considerably denser (3,021 people per square mile versus 1,737), 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.

Cost of moving from Elgin to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 611 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,570 $4,350 $5,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,710 $6,960 $8,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,850 $9,570 $11,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,570–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,570–$5,310

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Elgin (origin)

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Universe Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124287
MC
740221
Based in
Huntley, IL 60142 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
210 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Agi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2019189
MC
890687
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
167 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ue Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2790763
MC
930850
Based in
Elgin, IL 60123 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 404 movers in Elgin

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

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

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

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
305749
MC
245874
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

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

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

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

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

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,120 for a studio, $2,140 to $3,180 for a one-bedroom, $3,570 to $5,310 for a two-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,490 for a three-bedroom and $7,850 to $11,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Elgin?

About 611 road miles (518 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Elgin to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,570 to $2,300. 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 Elgin–Fayetteville corridor.