Springfield, MO → Fayetteville, AR · Short-haul move
About 108 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,810–$2,690, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 64 in Fayetteville.
Moving from Springfield to Fayetteville is a short-haul move of roughly 108 road miles, heading southwest from Missouri to Arkansas.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 34 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,810 and $2,690, before packing or storage.
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 64 around Fayetteville (45 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 Fayetteville.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Fayetteville about 106,623. The two cities have comparable density (2,053 and 1,737 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,130 | $1,380 | $1,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,130 | $1,380 | $1,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $1,810 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,860 | $5,930 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,810–$2,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, MO → Fayetteville, 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.
Legal name: Tcsi-Transland INC
Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company
Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,680 for a studio, $1,130 to $1,680 for a one-bedroom, $1,810 to $2,690 for a two-bedroom, $2,900 to $4,310 for a three-bedroom and $3,980 to $5,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 108 road miles (91 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 34 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Missouri 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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.
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 Springfield–Fayetteville corridor.