Fayetteville, AR → Little Rock, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Fayetteville to Little Rock

About 163 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,950–$2,900, delivery in 1–2 days, 64 carriers on the Fayetteville side and 165 in Little Rock.

163 miroad distance
3 h 31 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,950–$2,9002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
To: Little Rock, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 163 miles (138 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 31 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Arkansas)
Movers at origin: 64 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 165 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Little Rock → Fayetteville

Little Rock sits about 163 miles southeast of Fayetteville, so this is an in-state move 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 $1,950 to $2,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 31 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 165 around Little Rock (104 interstate). For an in-state 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 Little Rock.

Fayetteville has a population of about 106,623 and Little Rock about 206,427. The two cities have comparable density (1,737 and 1,688 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Fayetteville to Little Rock

Full-service estimate for 163 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,110	$1,350	$1,650
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,170	$1,430	$1,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,950	$2,380	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,120	$3,800	$4,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,290	$5,230	$6,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$320–$450

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,710

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

Full-service mover

$1,950–$2,900

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

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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 Little Rock (destination)

Cal-Ark International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 546354
MC: 270827
Based in: Mablevale, AR 72103 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 339 trucks, 363 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (501) 455-3399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rich Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rich Transport LLC

USDOT: 305789
MC: 203073
Based in: Little Rock, AR 72117 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (800) 363-5311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mo Go Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3453631
MC: 1125101
Based in: Little Rock, AR 72209 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (301) 399-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hill Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 472807
MC: 251164
Based in: Little Rock, AR 72202 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (501) 246-8605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 68472
MC: 126176
Based in: Little Rock, AR 72201 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (501) 374-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Renstar Enterprise Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1715434
MC: 629201
Based in: Maumelle, AR 72113 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (501) 247-1153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111849
MC: 120966
Based in: North Little Rock, AR 72114 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (501) 375-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fixed Rate Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1571525
MC: 828542
Based in: North Little Rock, AR 72118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (501) 221-3856 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Little Rock

Tips for this move

Plan a first-night kit for Little Rock: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fayetteville to Little Rock?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,110 to $1,650 for a studio, $1,170 to $1,740 for a one-bedroom, $1,950 to $2,900 for a two-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,640 for a three-bedroom and $4,290 to $6,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Little Rock from Fayetteville?

About 163 road miles (138 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Fayetteville and Little Rock are in Arkansas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,710. 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–Little Rock corridor.