Wausau, WI → Little Rock, AR · Long-distance move
About 852 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,920, delivery in 2–5 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 165 in Little Rock.
Little Rock sits about 852 miles south of Wausau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin to Arkansas that most movers classify as a 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 $3,980 to $5,920 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 15 h 23 min.
On the Wausau side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 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.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Little Rock about 206,427. The two cities have comparable density (2,080 and 1,688 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 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,370 | $7,760 | $9,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,750 | $10,680 | $13,020 |
$1,180–$1,660
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,780–$2,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,980–$5,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Little Rock, 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 $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,920 for a two-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,470 for a three-bedroom and $8,750 to $13,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 852 road miles (722 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 23 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin 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 $1,180 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,620. 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 Wausau–Little Rock corridor.