Wichita, KS → Fayetteville, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Wichita to Fayetteville

About 246 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,260–$3,360, delivery in 1–2 days, 118 carriers on the Wichita side and 64 in Fayetteville.

246 miroad distance
4 h 57 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,260–$3,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wichita, Kansas
To: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 246 miles (208 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 57 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 118 (74 interstate)
Movers at destination: 64 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Wichita

The route from Wichita, KS to Fayetteville, AR covers roughly 246 miles by road, a southeast-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 $2,260 to $3,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 57 min.

On the Wichita side there are 118 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (74 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 has a population of about 400,987 and Fayetteville about 106,623. Wichita is considerably denser (2,454 people per square mile versus 1,737), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Wichita to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 246 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,130	$1,370	$1,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,350	$1,650	$2,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,260	$2,750	$3,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,610	$4,400	$5,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,960	$6,050	$7,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$400–$570

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

Portable container

$1,240–$1,820

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

Full-service mover

$2,260–$3,360

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wichita (origin)

Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Services LLC

USDOT: 4294755
MC: 1671693
Based in: Wichita, KS 67205 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8,290 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (316) 871-7214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC

USDOT: 896370
MC: 389874
Based in: Park City, KS 67204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (316) 491-5758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hamilton Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 472800
MC: 250889
Based in: Valley Center, KS 67147 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (316) 755-3050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Oz LLC

USDOT: 2277955
MC: 796879
Based in: Wichita, KS 67212 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 558-5588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garcia Trucken LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1741702
MC: 820041
Based in: Haysville, KS 67060 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (316) 648-1673 Route Verify on FMCSA

King'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 957078
MC: 496214
Based in: Wichita, KS 67216 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (316) 524-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: American Movers LLC

USDOT: 1698749
MC: 946526
Based in: Wichita, KS 67213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (316) 409-2846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morris Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2067901
MC: 731338
Based in: Goddard, KS 67052 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (316) 993-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 118 movers in Wichita

Near Fayetteville (destination)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harps Food Stores INC

USDOT: 305749
MC: 245874
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (479) 756-0460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3531948
MC: 1176121
Based in: Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (479) 402-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3352730
MC: 1072154
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 225-4427 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1615641
MC: 597208
Based in: Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (479) 717-2206 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Fayetteville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,670 for a studio, $1,350 to $2,010 for a one-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,360 for a two-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,370 for a three-bedroom and $4,960 to $7,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Wichita?

About 246 road miles (208 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 57 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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 Wichita to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. 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 Wichita–Fayetteville corridor.