A Harris Moving & Storage Inc
Ft Smith, AR · USDOT 1133688
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2003
Moving from Arkansas to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 9,100 people living in Texas had lived in Arkansas a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Little Rock to Houston, about 459 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200. 34 licensed movers are based in Arkansas.
Who makes this move
9,063
people moved from Arkansas to Texas (±3,256)
10,842
moved the other way, from Texas to Arkansas (±2,476)
- Texas drew about 16% of the roughly 56,000 people who left Arkansas for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Arkansas went
Most common moves out of Arkansas
- Texas9,100
- Oklahoma6,000
- Missouri5,800
- Mississippi5,000
- Florida4,600
- Tennessee3,500
- Louisiana3,000
- California2,500
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Little Rock to Houston, about 459 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,250–$2,400 | $1,550–$3,000 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,600–$3,100 | $2,000–$3,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,200–$4,200 | $2,750–$5,250 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,750–$5,250 | $3,400–$6,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,200–$6,150 | $4,000–$7,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,700–$7,100 | $4,600–$8,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock to Houston | 459 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Little Rock to Dallas | 345 | $2,200–$4,200 |
| Little Rock to Austin | 523 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Arkansas
See all 34Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Admiral Moving Services Inc
Tontitown, AR · USDOT 11135
10 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1974
All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Little Rock LLC
Little Rock, AR · USDOT 1763223
8 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2008
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Movingcollege Hunks Movingcol
Springdale, AR · USDOT 3679905
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving
Little Rock, AR · USDOT 3551446
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedArkansas to Texas crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Arkansas to Texas
How much does it cost to move from Arkansas to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Little Rock to Houston, about 459 miles, usually costs $2,200–$4,200 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,200 to $4,900. A studio runs about $1,250–$2,400 and a 4-bedroom about $3,200–$6,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Arkansas to Texas?
About 9,100 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 9,063, with a margin of error of ±3,256. About 11,000 moved from Texas to Arkansas the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Arkansas to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 345 to 523 miles by road; Little Rock to Houston is about 459. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Arkansas to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Arkansas to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 25% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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