New Orleans, LA → Little Rock, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 416 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,820–$4,190, delivery in 1–3 days, 227 carriers on the New Orleans side and 165 in Little Rock.
The route from New Orleans, LA to Little Rock, AR covers roughly 416 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,820 to $4,190 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 7 h 52 min.
On the New Orleans side there are 227 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 165 around Little Rock (104 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 Little Rock.
New Orleans has a population of about 362,154 and Little Rock about 206,427. New Orleans is considerably denser (2,265 people per square mile versus 1,688), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,520 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,510 | $5,500 | $6,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,200 | $7,560 | $9,220 |
$580–$820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,820–$4,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for New Orleans, LA → Little Rock, 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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Legal name: Rich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,690 to $2,520 for a one-bedroom, $2,820 to $4,190 for a two-bedroom, $4,510 to $6,710 for a three-bedroom and $6,200 to $9,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 416 road miles (352 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 52 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 Louisiana 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 $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 New Orleans–Little Rock corridor.