Top Priority Cargo INC
- USDOT
- 3775206
- MC
- 1349323
- Based in
- Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 96 trucks, 170 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Fayetteville, AR → Carmel, IN · Long-distance move
About 605 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,350–$4,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 64 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 383 in Carmel.
Moving from Fayetteville to Carmel is a long-distance move of roughly 605 road miles, heading northeast from Arkansas to Indiana.
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 $3,350 to $4,990 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 8 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 383 around Carmel (245 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 Carmel.
Fayetteville has a population of about 106,623 and Carmel about 105,634. The two cities have comparable density (1,737 and 2,032 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,540 | $7,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,370 | $8,990 | $10,970 |
$920–$1,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,560–$2,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,350–$4,990
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fayetteville, AR → Carmel, IN. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,010 to $2,990 for a one-bedroom, $3,350 to $4,990 for a two-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,980 for a three-bedroom and $7,370 to $10,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 605 road miles (512 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 8 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas into Indiana 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 $920 to $1,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,290. 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 Fayetteville–Carmel corridor.