Springfield, MO

Little Rock, AR → Springfield, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Little Rock to Springfield

About 211 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,150–$3,200, delivery in 1–2 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 135 in Springfield.

  • 211 miroad distance
  • 4 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,150–$3,2002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 211 miles (178 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
165 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
135 (106 interstate)

Reverse: Springfield → Little Rock

Springfield sits about 211 miles north of Little Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to Missouri 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 $2,150 to $3,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 20 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 135 around Springfield (106 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 Springfield.

Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Springfield about 169,847. The two cities have comparable density (1,688 and 2,053 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Little Rock to Springfield

Full-service estimate for 211 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,130 $1,380 $1,680
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,290 $1,580 $1,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,150 $2,630 $3,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,440 $4,200 $5,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,740 $5,780 $7,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$520

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

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

Full-service mover

$2,150–$3,200

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 Springfield (destination)

Transland

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
614326
MC
294707
Based in
Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
199 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Blc Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1573208
MC
582690
Based in
Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
160 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Sgc Foodservice

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3849
MC
649433
Based in
Springfield, MO 65807 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sierra Expediting INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1523843
MC
568961
Based in
Strafford, MO 65757 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
123 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Sierra Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3079298
MC
65737
Based in
Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

B & M Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1632357
MC
601951
Based in
Springfield, MO 65803 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Sentry Motor Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
876428
MC
383887
Based in
Willard, MO 65781 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Reznik Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2427133
MC
836389
Based in
Springfield, MO 65802 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 135 movers in Springfield

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,290 to $1,920 for a one-bedroom, $2,150 to $3,200 for a two-bedroom, $3,440 to $5,120 for a three-bedroom and $4,740 to $7,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Springfield from Little Rock?

About 211 road miles (178 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Missouri 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 Springfield?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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–Springfield corridor.