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Des Moines, IA

Little Rock, AR → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Little Rock to Des Moines

About 564 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,240–$4,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 191 in Des Moines.

  • 564 miroad distance
  • 10 h 25 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,240–$4,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 564 miles (478 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 25 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → Little Rock

The route from Little Rock, AR to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 564 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 $3,240 to $4,820 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 10 h 25 min.

On the Little Rock side there are 165 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.

Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,688 in Little Rock), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Little Rock to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 564 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,300 $1,580 $1,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,940 $2,370 $2,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,240 $3,950 $4,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,180 $6,320 $7,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,130 $8,690 $10,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$880–$1,240

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

Portable container

$1,520–$2,240

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

Full-service mover

$3,240–$4,820

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Little Rock, AR → Des Moines, IA. 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 Little Rock (origin)

Cal-Ark International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
546354
MC
270827
Based in
Mablevale, AR 72103 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
339 trucks, 363 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (501) 455-3399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rich Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rich Transport LLC

USDOT
305789
MC
203073
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72117 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (800) 363-5311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mo Go Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3453631
MC
1125101
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72209 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (301) 399-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hill Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
472807
MC
251164
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72202 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (501) 246-8605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
68472
MC
126176
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72201 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (501) 374-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Renstar Enterprise Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1715434
MC
629201
Based in
Maumelle, AR 72113 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (501) 247-1153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111849
MC
120966
Based in
North Little Rock, AR 72114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (501) 375-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fixed Rate Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1571525
MC
828542
Based in
North Little Rock, AR 72118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (501) 221-3856 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Little Rock

Near Des Moines (destination)

Dhl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC

USDOT
1996747
MC
16536
Based in
Des Moines, IA 50316 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
302 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (800) 447-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacobson Warehouse Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC

USDOT
241594
MC
172189
Based in
Clive, IA 50325 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 459 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (219) 742-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ntb

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC

USDOT
158325
MC
142245
Based in
Des Moines, IA 50309 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (515) 245-2595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crawford Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
450195
MC
232411
Based in
Des Moines, IA 50321 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Route Verify on FMCSA

Arona Home Essentials

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arona Corporation

USDOT
1278309
MC
33302
Based in
West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (515) 225-9029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nounou Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3497497
MC
1155202
Based in
Des Moines, IA 50313 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (515) 201-2579 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vgt Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2633507
MC
945435
Based in
West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (618) 655-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homemakers Plaza INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4354064
MC
1702859
Based in
Urbandale, IA 50322 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (515) 309-4637 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 191 movers in Des Moines

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,300 to $1,930 for a studio, $1,940 to $2,890 for a one-bedroom, $3,240 to $4,820 for a two-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,710 for a three-bedroom and $7,130 to $10,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from Little Rock?

About 564 road miles (478 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 25 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 Iowa 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 Little Rock to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,240. 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 Little Rock–Des Moines corridor.