Lexington, KY

Little Rock, AR → Lexington, KY · Long-distance move

Movers from Little Rock to Lexington

About 584 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,270–$4,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 189 in Lexington.

  • 584 miroad distance
  • 10 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,270–$4,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 584 miles (495 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
189 (71 interstate)

Reverse: Lexington → Little Rock

Lexington sits about 584 miles northeast of Little Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Kentucky that most movers classify as a 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 $3,270 to $4,860 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 46 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 189 around Lexington (71 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 Lexington.

Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Lexington about 329,751. Little Rock is considerably denser (1,688 people per square mile versus 1,137), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Little Rock to Lexington

Full-service estimate for 584 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,310 $1,590 $1,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,270 $3,980 $4,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,230 $6,380 $7,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,190 $8,770 $10,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$900–$1,270

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

Portable container

$1,540–$2,270

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

Full-service mover

$3,270–$4,860

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Rich Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 165 movers in Little Rock

Near Lexington (destination)

Phoenix Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
554279
MC
273095
Based in
Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Vascor LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
949444
MC
213549
Based in
Georgetown, KY 40324 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Wildcat Van Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3406146
MC
1097235
Based in
Lexington, KY 40505 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Elkchester Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1106494
MC
403461
Based in
Lexington, KY 40508 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fedtrans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1200180
MC
507251
Based in
Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Two Men And A Truck Lexington Kentucky

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051348
MC
1535271
Based in
Lexington, KY 40504 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Vincent Fister INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
63040
MC
126987
Based in
Lexington, KY 40509 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Firefighters Move U

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3413143
MC
1649036
Based in
Nicholasville, KY 40356 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 189 movers in Lexington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,310 to $1,940 for a studio, $1,960 to $2,920 for a one-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,860 for a two-bedroom, $5,230 to $7,780 for a three-bedroom and $7,190 to $10,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lexington from Little Rock?

About 584 road miles (495 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 46 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 Kentucky 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 Lexington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $900 to $1,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,540 to $2,270. 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–Lexington corridor.