Jefferson City, MO → Bentonville, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Jefferson City to Bentonville

About 224 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,200–$3,270, delivery in 1–2 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 57 in Bentonville.

224 miroad distance
4 h 34 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,200–$3,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Jefferson City, Missouri
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 224 miles (190 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 34 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Jefferson City

Bentonville sits about 224 miles southwest of Jefferson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Missouri to Arkansas 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 $2,200 to $3,270 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 34 min.

On the Jefferson City side there are 43 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Bentonville about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,199 and 1,528 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 224 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,130	$1,380	$1,680
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,320	$1,610	$1,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,200	$2,680	$3,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,510	$4,280	$5,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,830	$5,890	$7,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$380–$540

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

Portable container

$1,220–$1,790

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

Full-service mover

$2,200–$3,270

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Jefferson City (origin)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965327
MC: 1480083
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3924101
MC: 1452405
Based in: Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

USDOT: 164554
MC: 142946
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4126548
MC: 1579295
Based in: Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8829073
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407965
MC: 1098109
Based in: Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3571030
MC: 1202909
Based in: Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4501713
Based in: Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

Near Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

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 Jefferson City–Bentonville corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jefferson City to Bentonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,200 to $3,270 for a two-bedroom, $3,510 to $5,230 for a three-bedroom and $4,830 to $7,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Jefferson City?

About 224 road miles (190 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 34 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Missouri 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 Jefferson City to Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. 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 Jefferson City–Bentonville corridor.