Salina, KS → Little Rock, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Little Rock

About 478 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,500, delivery in 1–3 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 165 in Little Rock.

478 miroad distance
8 h 57 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,020–$4,5002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Little Rock, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 478 miles (405 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 57 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 165 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Little Rock → Salina

Little Rock sits about 478 miles southeast of Salina, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Arkansas 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 $3,020 to $4,500 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 8 h 57 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Little Rock about 206,427. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,688 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Salina to Little Rock

Full-service estimate for 478 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,210	$1,470	$1,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,810	$2,210	$2,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,020	$3,690	$4,500
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,840	$5,900	$7,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,650	$8,110	$9,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$3,020–$4,500

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 214440
MC: 191909
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

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Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952044
MC: 407656
Based in: Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (785) 493-1877 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 281435
MC: 183142
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (785) 825-7291 Route Verify on FMCSA

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3418737
MC: 1729956
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (785) 404-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983108
MC: 1491962
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (402) 659-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4773481
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (620) 200-7724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1043522
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (785) 825-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4517407
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 342-3084 Route Verify on FMCSA

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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

Call (501) 455-3399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rich Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rich Transport LLC

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

Call (800) 363-5311 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (301) 399-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (501) 246-8605 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (501) 374-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (501) 247-1153 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (501) 375-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (501) 221-3856 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Little Rock

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,700 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,500 for a two-bedroom, $4,840 to $7,190 for a three-bedroom and $6,650 to $9,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Little Rock from Salina?

About 478 road miles (405 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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 Salina to Little Rock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Salina–Little Rock corridor.