Cal-Ark International INC
- 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
Little Rock, AR → Hutchinson, KS · Regional long-distance move
About 455 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,950–$4,380, delivery in 1–3 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 21 in Hutchinson.
Hutchinson sits about 455 miles northwest of Little Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Kansas 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 $2,950 to $4,380 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 8 h 33 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 21 around Hutchinson (15 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 Hutchinson.
Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Hutchinson about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,688 and 1,628 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,710 | $5,750 | $7,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,480 | $7,910 | $9,640 |
$770–$1,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,430–$2,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,950–$4,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Little Rock, AR → Hutchinson, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,750 for a studio, $1,770 to $2,630 for a one-bedroom, $2,950 to $4,380 for a two-bedroom, $4,710 to $7,010 for a three-bedroom and $6,480 to $9,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 455 road miles (385 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 33 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas into Kansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $770 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,100. 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.
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–Hutchinson corridor.