Georgetown, TX → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Georgetown to Jonesboro

About 636 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,200, delivery in 2–5 days, 242 carriers on the Georgetown side and 42 in Jonesboro.

636 miroad distance
11 h 40 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,500–$5,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Georgetown, Texas
To: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 636 miles (539 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 40 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 242 (71 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Georgetown

Moving from Georgetown to Jonesboro is a long-distance move of roughly 636 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Arkansas.

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 $3,500 to $5,200 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 40 min.

On the Georgetown side there are 242 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (71 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.

Georgetown has a population of about 106,907 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,172 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Georgetown to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 636 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,710	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,100	$2,560	$3,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,500	$4,260	$5,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,590	$6,820	$8,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,690	$9,380	$11,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$950–$1,350

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

Portable container

$1,590–$2,330

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

Full-service mover

$3,500–$5,200

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 Georgetown (origin)

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2292865
MC: 782939
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78665 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (347) 661-8541 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anywhere Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3671209
MC: 1273102
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78626 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (512) 669-2901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apache Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apache Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 1939459
MC: 1796685
Based in: Leander, TX 78641 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 280-3388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingtexascom

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Compass Re LLC

USDOT: 3621184
MC: 1260987
Based in: Georgetown, TX 78633 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (877) 307-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Christian Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2531394
MC: 1166897
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (512) 373-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Army Ant Moving LLC

USDOT: 1974904
MC: 698546
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (512) 966-6823 Route Verify on FMCSA

South West Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1922488
MC: 687853
Based in: Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (917) 440-5721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 242 movers in Georgetown

Near Jonesboro (destination)

Timmons Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 906107
MC: 392769
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 129 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (870) 275-7120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loggins Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 687249
MC: 319261
Based in: Lake City, AR 72437 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (870) 336-9042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stone Concepts L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2912340
MC: 1170005
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72404 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 203-6255 Route Verify on FMCSA

W L Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1376503
MC: 525505
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (870) 933-6236 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2919912
MC: 984411
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 761-9550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Childers Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1694025
MC: 622049
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (870) 277-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coco Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC

USDOT: 4243814
MC: 1643841
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (870) 897-1989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eddleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2011807
MC: 745116
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (870) 680-3023 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Jonesboro

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Jonesboro if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Georgetown to Jonesboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,200 for a two-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a three-bedroom and $7,690 to $11,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Georgetown?

About 636 road miles (539 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 40 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 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 Georgetown to Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $950 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,330. 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 Georgetown–Jonesboro corridor.