Salt Lake City, UT → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move
About 1,415 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,070, delivery in 3–7 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 42 in Jonesboro.
Moving from Salt Lake City to Jonesboro is a long-distance move of roughly 1,415 road miles, heading east from Utah to Arkansas.
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 $5,430 to $8,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 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.
Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Salt Lake City is considerably denser (1,811 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 Utah, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,260 | $3,970 | $4,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,430 | $6,620 | $8,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,680 | $10,590 | $12,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,940 | $14,560 | $17,760 |
$2,050–$2,900
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,280–$3,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,430–$8,070
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Salt Lake City, UT → 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 $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,840 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,070 for a two-bedroom, $8,680 to $12,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,940 to $17,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,415 road miles (1,199 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Utah 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 $2,050 to $2,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,280 to $3,360. 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 Salt Lake City–Jonesboro corridor.