Memphis, TN → Jonesboro, AR · Short-haul move
About 75 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,270–$1,880, delivery in 1–2 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro sits about 75 miles northwest of Memphis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee to Arkansas that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,270 and $1,880, before packing or storage.
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Jonesboro (29 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 Jonesboro.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Memphis is considerably denser (2,132 people per square mile versus 980), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $710 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,790 | $3,400 | $4,140 |
$230–$320
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,090–$1,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,270–$1,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Memphis, TN → Jonesboro, AR. 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 $710 to $1,060 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,270 to $1,880 for a two-bedroom, $1,910 to $2,840 for a three-bedroom and $2,790 to $4,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 75 road miles (63 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
Yes. Crossing from Tennessee into Arkansas 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 $230 to $320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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 Memphis–Jonesboro corridor.