Little Rock, AR → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Little Rock to Hilo

About 4,637 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,900–$17,700, delivery in 7–14 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 19 in Hilo.

4,637 miroad distance
80 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,900–$17,7002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Little Rock, Arkansas
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 4,637 miles (3,929 straight-line)
Drive time: 80 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 165 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Little Rock

Hilo sits about 4,637 miles west of Little Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Hawaii that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $11,900 to $17,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 80 hours (9 driving days).

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 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.

Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Hilo about 45,000. Little Rock is considerably denser (1,688 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Little Rock to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 4,637 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,760	$5,800	$7,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,140	$8,700	$10,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,900	$14,510	$17,700
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,030	$23,210	$28,320
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$26,170	$31,920	$38,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,410–$9,060

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

Portable container

$5,160–$7,590

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

Full-service mover

$11,900–$17,700

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

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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 Hilo (destination)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Little Rock to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,760 to $7,080 for a studio, $7,140 to $10,620 for a one-bedroom, $11,900 to $17,700 for a two-bedroom, $19,030 to $28,320 for a three-bedroom and $26,170 to $38,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Little Rock?

About 4,637 road miles (3,929 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 80 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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 Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,410 to $9,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,160 to $7,590. 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–Hilo corridor.