Route guide · FL → AR
Shipping a car from Florida to Arkansas
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Little Rock costs about $900–$1,300 on an open carrier and $1,350–$1,950 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #233 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,120
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 4.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 221
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Arkansas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Jonesboro — 760 to 1,280 road miles apart.
| From | Little Rock | Fayetteville | Fort Smith | Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days |
| Orlando | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days |
| Jacksonville | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days |
| Tampa | $800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 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
Miami to Little Rock, 1,120 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 | $900–$1,300 | $1,350–$1,950 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,500–$2,175 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,675–$2,425 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,525 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $800–$1,175 |
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 Florida to Arkansas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,175
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Arkansas
About 4,495 people moved from Florida to Arkansas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,555 in 2023, 4,434 in 2024). That is 0.9% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 4,329 people a year move from Arkansas back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from Florida to Arkansas costs more than sending a car to Kentucky ($1,075) and Virginia ($1,025) but less than to Ohio ($1,125) and Pennsylvania ($1,125). That works out to about 98¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Miami to Little Rock is about 1,120 road miles, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads northwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and Arkansas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Arkansas car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Arkansas's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Arkansas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Miami to Little Rock (1,120 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,350. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,175–$1,675, and an enclosed trailer $1,350–$1,950 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Arkansas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,120-mile trip from Miami to Little Rock. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to Arkansas?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Arkansas after moving?
Arkansas requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Late registration adds a penalty on the sales tax due plus a small fee for every 10 days.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Arkansas?
Driving 1,120 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $140 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $900–$1,300. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Arkansas?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 3 based in Arkansas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.