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Gilbert, AZ → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Gilbert to Jonesboro

About 1,426 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,450–$8,110, delivery in 3–7 days, 449 carriers on the Gilbert side and 42 in Jonesboro.

  • 1,426 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,450–$8,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,426 miles (1,209 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
449 (182 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Gilbert

Jonesboro sits about 1,426 miles east of Gilbert, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona 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 $5,450 to $8,110 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Gilbert side there are 449 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (182 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.

Gilbert has a population of about 287,285 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Gilbert is considerably denser (3,906 people per square mile versus 980), 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 Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Gilbert to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 1,426 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,180 $2,660 $3,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,270 $3,990 $4,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,450 $6,650 $8,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,720 $10,640 $12,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,990 $14,630 $17,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,920

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

Portable container

$2,290–$3,370

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

Full-service mover

$5,450–$8,110

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 Gilbert (origin)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 449 movers in Gilbert

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,870 for a one-bedroom, $5,450 to $8,110 for a two-bedroom, $8,720 to $12,980 for a three-bedroom and $11,990 to $17,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Gilbert?

About 1,426 road miles (1,209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Arizona 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 Gilbert to Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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 Gilbert–Jonesboro corridor.