Redmond, WA → Jonesboro, AR · Cross-country move
About 2,123 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,020–$10,440, delivery in 5–10 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 42 in Jonesboro.
The route from Redmond, WA to Jonesboro, AR covers roughly 2,123 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,020 to $10,440 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 37 hours (5 driving days).
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 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.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Redmond is considerably denser (4,422 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,420 | $4,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,020 | $8,560 | $10,440 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,230 | $13,690 | $16,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,440 | $18,830 | $22,970 |
$2,930–$4,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,910–$4,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,020–$10,440
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redmond, WA → 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 $2,810 to $4,180 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,260 for a one-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,440 for a two-bedroom, $11,230 to $16,710 for a three-bedroom and $15,440 to $22,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,123 road miles (1,799 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 $2,930 to $4,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,910 to $4,290. 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 Redmond–Jonesboro corridor.