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Fayetteville, AR → Alexandria, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Fayetteville to Alexandria

About 1,126 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,160, delivery in 3–7 days, 64 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

  • 1,126 miroad distance
  • 20 h 7 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,810–$7,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,126 miles (955 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 7 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
64 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → Fayetteville

The route from Fayetteville, AR to Alexandria, VA covers roughly 1,126 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,810 to $7,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 7 min.

On the Fayetteville side there are 64 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

Fayetteville has a population of about 106,623 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 1,737 in Fayetteville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Virginia is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 1,126 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,920 $2,350 $2,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,890 $3,520 $4,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,810 $5,870 $7,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,700 $9,390 $11,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,590 $12,910 $15,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$4,810–$7,160

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 Fayetteville (origin)

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

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
818933
MC
49847
Based in
Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT
819924
MC
312495
Based in
Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,300 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,700 to $11,450 for a three-bedroom and $10,590 to $15,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from Fayetteville?

About 1,126 road miles (955 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Arkansas into Virginia 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 Fayetteville to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Fayetteville–Alexandria corridor.