Sterling Heights, MI → Jonesboro, AR · Long-distance move

Movers from Sterling Heights to Jonesboro

About 732 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,700–$5,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 754 carriers on the Sterling Heights side and 42 in Jonesboro.

732 miroad distance
13 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,700–$5,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sterling Heights, Michigan
To: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 732 miles (621 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 754 (308 interstate)
Movers at destination: 42 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jonesboro → Sterling Heights

The route from Sterling Heights, MI to Jonesboro, AR covers roughly 732 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,700 to $5,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 19 min.

On the Sterling Heights side there are 754 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (308 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.

Sterling Heights has a population of about 133,931 and Jonesboro about 81,000. Sterling Heights is considerably denser (3,691 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.

Cost of moving from Sterling Heights to Jonesboro

Full-service estimate for 732 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,480	$1,810	$2,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,220	$2,710	$3,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,700	$4,510	$5,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,920	$7,220	$8,810
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,140	$9,930	$12,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,050–$1,490

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,460

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

Full-service mover

$3,700–$5,510

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Sterling Heights (origin)

Priority Waste

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Priority Waste LLC

USDOT: 3097519
Based in: Clinton Township, MI 48038 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 859 trucks, 682 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 228-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Intermodal Services INC

USDOT: 1162977
MC: 468507
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (800) 233-9445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3171509
MC: 118718
Based in: Warren, MI 48093 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (586) 343-8680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2512112
MC: 871317
Based in: Hamtramck, MI 48212 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

McClay Transportation USA LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465324
MC: 852043
Based in: Harrison Township, MI 48045 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (810) 533-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

General Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1556061
MC: 578193
Based in: Warren, MI 48091 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (866) 943-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistic One LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1339068
MC: 515593
Based in: Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (586) 775-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mra

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mobility Resource Associates INC

USDOT: 896198
MC: 196605
Based in: Madison Heights, MI 48071 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (248) 629-2929 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 754 movers in Sterling Heights

Near Jonesboro (destination)

Timmons Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 906107
MC: 392769
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 129 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (870) 275-7120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loggins Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 687249
MC: 319261
Based in: Lake City, AR 72437 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (870) 336-9042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stone Concepts L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2912340
MC: 1170005
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72404 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 203-6255 Route Verify on FMCSA

W L Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1376503
MC: 525505
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (870) 933-6236 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2919912
MC: 984411
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (870) 761-9550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Childers Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1694025
MC: 622049
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (870) 277-4745 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coco Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 3 Cooper Farms INC

USDOT: 4243814
MC: 1643841
Based in: Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (870) 897-1989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eddleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2011807
MC: 745116
Based in: Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (870) 680-3023 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Jonesboro

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Jonesboro if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sterling Heights to Jonesboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,480 to $2,200 for a studio, $2,220 to $3,300 for a one-bedroom, $3,700 to $5,510 for a two-bedroom, $5,920 to $8,810 for a three-bedroom and $8,140 to $12,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jonesboro from Sterling Heights?

About 732 road miles (621 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Sterling Heights to Jonesboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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 Sterling Heights–Jonesboro corridor.