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Jonesboro, AR → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Jonesboro to Traverse City

About 793 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,840–$5,720, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Jonesboro side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 793 miroad distance
  • 14 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,840–$5,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 793 miles (672 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Jonesboro

The route from Jonesboro, AR to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 793 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,840 to $5,720 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 14 h 22 min.

On the Jonesboro side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Jonesboro has a population of about 81,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 people per square mile versus 980 in Jonesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Jonesboro to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 793 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,870 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,810 $3,430
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,840 $4,690 $5,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,150 $7,500 $9,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,450 $10,310 $12,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$3,840–$5,720

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Jonesboro, AR → Traverse City, MI. 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 Jonesboro (origin)

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

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,430 for a one-bedroom, $3,840 to $5,720 for a two-bedroom, $6,150 to $9,150 for a three-bedroom and $8,450 to $12,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Jonesboro?

About 793 road miles (672 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 22 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 Arkansas into Michigan 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 Jonesboro to Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Jonesboro–Traverse City corridor.