Route guide · AR → TX
Shipping a car from Arkansas to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Little Rock to Dallas costs about $550–$900 on an open carrier and $825–$1,350 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #244 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $725
- Road miles
- 340
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- People moving a year
- 9.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 148
City to city
What it costs between Arkansas and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Jonesboro and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 260 to 750 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $550–$900340 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days |
| Fayetteville | $525–$900320 mi · 1–2 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days |
| Fort Smith | $500–$850260 mi · 1–2 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975470 mi · 1–3 days |
| Jonesboro | $625–$1,000480 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Little Rock to Dallas, 340 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $550–$900 | $825–$1,350 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $600–$1,000 | $925–$1,525 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $675–$1,125 | $1,025–$1,700 |
| Pickup truck | $700–$1,175 | $1,075–$1,775 |
| Motorcycle | $325–$550 | $500–$825 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Arkansas to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $725 Peak: about $775
About this route
Why so many cars go from Arkansas to Texas
About 9,948 people moved from Arkansas to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (10,833 in 2023, 9,063 in 2024). That is 16.5% of everyone who left Arkansas for another state — no state draws more people from Arkansas.
Traffic runs both ways — about 12,247 people a year move from Texas back to Arkansas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $725, shipping from Arkansas to Texas is one of the cheaper long moves out of Arkansas — Florida ($1,100) cost more. That works out to about $2.13 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
The 340-mile run from Little Rock to Dallas takes 1–3 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads west-southwest and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Arkansas and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Arkansas
3 companies based in Arkansas: 3 carriers, 0 brokers, 10 trucks in total, 23 years in business on average.
- Plymale Auto Transport LLC Ozark · 5 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2534729
- Bill Keen Trucking Inc Paragould · 3 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 505724
- Mitchell Transport LLC Van Buren · 2 trucks · since 2003 · USDOT 1133951
Delivery end Texas
145 companies based in Texas: 102 carriers, 24 brokers, 1,183 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Usal Houston · 382 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357779
- Car Transport Inc Burleson · 309 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 248283
- Transcar Express LLC Brownsville · 89 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2066413
- Texas Auto Carriers San Antonio · 31 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 521201
- Transporting Cars Champion Inc Arlington · 26 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2287307
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Arkansas to Texas car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Texas's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Arkansas to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$900 from Little Rock to Dallas (340 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $500–$1,150. An SUV costs about $600–$1,000, a pickup $700–$1,175, and an enclosed trailer $825–$1,350 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Arkansas to Texas?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 340-mile trip from Little Rock to Dallas. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Arkansas to Texas?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in Texas after moving?
Texas requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get Texas insurance first. Cars in 17 emissions counties — including Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth) and Travis (Austin) — need an emissions test; then register at the county tax assessor-collector.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Arkansas to Texas?
Driving 340 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $40 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$900. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Arkansas to Texas?
Our directory lists 3 companies based in Arkansas and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.