Little Rock, AR

Palm Springs, CA → Little Rock, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Little Rock

About 1,627 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,520–$9,700, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 165 in Little Rock.

  • 1,627 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,520–$9,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,627 miles (1,379 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
165 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Little Rock → Palm Springs

Little Rock sits about 1,627 miles east of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arkansas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,520 to $9,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Palm Springs side there are 74 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Little Rock about 206,427. Little Rock is the denser city (1,688 people per square mile versus 471 in Palm Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Little Rock

Full-service estimate for 1,627 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,910 $4,770 $5,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,520 $7,950 $9,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,430 $12,720 $15,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,340 $17,490 $21,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,270–$3,210

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

Portable container

$2,470–$3,640

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

Full-service mover

$6,520–$9,700

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 Palm Springs (origin)

Vested Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4428794
MC
1742302
Based in
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317953
MC
1258062
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1266880
MC
497265
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3501180
MC
1415448
Based in
N Palm Spgs, CA 92258 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Labranos Family Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3052631
MC
50657
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1049392
MC
490618
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Crenshaw Still Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536179
MC
1179003
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Black Hawk Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3354140
MC
1073360
Based in
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

Near Little Rock (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Little Rock?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,820 for a one-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a two-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,520 for a three-bedroom and $14,340 to $21,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Little Rock from Palm Springs?

About 1,627 road miles (1,379 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palm Springs to Little Rock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,270 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,640. 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 Palm Springs–Little Rock corridor.