Kansas City, KS → Jonesboro, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Jonesboro

About 376 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,690–$4,000, delivery in 1–3 days, 421 carriers on the Kansas City side and 42 in Jonesboro.

376 miroad distance
7 h 11 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,690–$4,0002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Kansas
To: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 376 miles (319 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 11 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 421 (339 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Kansas City

Jonesboro sits about 376 miles southeast of Kansas City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas 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 $2,690 to $4,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 11 min.

On the Kansas City side there are 421 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (339 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.

Kansas City has a population of about 157,805 and Jonesboro about 81,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,256 and 980 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 376 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,130	$1,370	$1,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,610	$1,970	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,390
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,910	$7,210	$8,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

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

Portable container

$1,360–$1,990

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

Full-service mover

$2,690–$4,000

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 Kansas City (origin)

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64159
MC: 66886
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64108 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT: 264809
MC: 179486
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230360
MC: 167183
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT: 3964808
MC: 1479739
Based in: Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3013620
MC: 30465
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3037609
MC: 43068
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2116647
MC: 737778
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 421 movers in Kansas 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

Tips for this move

Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Jonesboro: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,670 for a studio, $1,610 to $2,400 for a one-bedroom, $2,690 to $4,000 for a two-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,390 for a three-bedroom and $5,910 to $8,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Kansas City?

About 376 road miles (319 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 Kansas City to Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $1,990. 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 Kansas City–Jonesboro corridor.