Hot Springs, AR → Jonesboro, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Hot Springs to Jonesboro

About 192 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,040–$3,040, delivery in 1–2 days, 27 carriers on the Hot Springs side and 42 in Jonesboro.

192 miroad distance
4 h 1 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,040–$3,0402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
To: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 192 miles (162 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 1 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Arkansas)
Movers at origin: 27 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Hot Springs

Moving from Hot Springs to Jonesboro is a regional long-distance move of roughly 192 road miles, heading northeast within 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 $2,040 to $3,040 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 4 h 1 min.

On the Hot Springs side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.

Hot Springs has a population of about 38,000 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,010 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Hot Springs to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 192 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	$1,230	$1,500	$1,820
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,040	$2,490	$3,040
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,270	$3,990	$4,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,500	$5,480	$6,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$350–$490

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

Portable container

$1,190–$1,750

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

Full-service mover

$2,040–$3,040

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 Hot Springs (origin)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348836
MC: 1700952
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2821300
MC: 941105
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (501) 538-1767 Route Verify on FMCSA

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3797228
MC: 1365302
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 231-7819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Je Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC

USDOT: 1679497
MC: 617225
Based in: Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (501) 209-9548 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4360218
MC: 1706107
Based in: Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 204-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348920
MC: 1700169
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 4022616
MC: 1517656
Based in: Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC

USDOT: 3831555
MC: 1390096
Based in: Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 547-2688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

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

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.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Hot Springs–Jonesboro corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hot Springs to Jonesboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,110 to $1,650 for a studio, $1,230 to $1,820 for a one-bedroom, $2,040 to $3,040 for a two-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,870 for a three-bedroom and $4,500 to $6,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Hot Springs?

About 192 road miles (162 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 1 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 Hot Springs and Jonesboro 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 Hot Springs to Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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 Hot Springs–Jonesboro corridor.