Wichita Falls, TX → Fayetteville, AR · Regional long-distance move
About 340 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,640–$3,920, delivery in 1–3 days, 41 carriers on the Wichita Falls side and 64 in Fayetteville.
The route from Wichita Falls, TX to Fayetteville, AR covers roughly 340 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,640 to $3,920 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 6 h 34 min.
On the Wichita Falls side there are 41 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.
Wichita Falls has a population of about 101,951 and Fayetteville about 106,623. The two cities have comparable density (1,421 and 1,737 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arkansas does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,220 | $5,150 | $6,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,630 |
$500–$700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,640–$3,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wichita Falls, TX → 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: De LA Garza Transport LLC
Legal name: Wichita Valley Distributors INC
Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,580 to $2,350 for a one-bedroom, $2,640 to $3,920 for a two-bedroom, $4,220 to $6,280 for a three-bedroom and $5,800 to $8,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 340 road miles (289 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 34 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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 $500 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,950. 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 Wichita Falls–Fayetteville corridor.