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

Movers from Jefferson City to Jonesboro

About 244 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,260–$3,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 43 carriers on the Jefferson City side and 42 in Jonesboro.

  • 244 miroad distance
  • 4 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,260–$3,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 244 miles (207 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
43 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Jefferson City

Jonesboro sits about 244 miles southeast 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 $2,260 to $3,370 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 54 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 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.

Jefferson City has a population of about 43,000 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,199 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Jefferson City to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 244 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,130 $1,380 $1,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,360 $1,660 $2,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,620 $4,410 $5,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,980 $6,070 $7,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,260–$3,370

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Jefferson City, MO → Jonesboro, AR. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 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 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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Other origins to Jonesboro

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,360 to $2,020 for a one-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,370 for a two-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,390 for a three-bedroom and $4,980 to $7,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Jefferson City?

About 244 road miles (207 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 54 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 Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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–Jonesboro corridor.