Route guide · TX → AR
Shipping a car from Texas to Arkansas
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Little Rock costs about $550–$900 on an open carrier and $825–$1,350 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #194 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
- 12.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 148
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Arkansas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Jonesboro — 260 to 750 road miles apart.
| From | Little Rock | Fayetteville | Fort Smith | Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $550–$900340 mi · 1–3 days | $525–$900320 mi · 1–2 days | $500–$850260 mi · 1–2 days | $625–$1,000480 mi · 1–3 days |
| Houston | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days |
| San Antonio | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days |
| Austin | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975470 mi · 1–3 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
Dallas to Little Rock, 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 Texas to Arkansas 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 Texas to Arkansas
About 12,247 people moved from Texas to Arkansas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (13,652 in 2023, 10,842 in 2024). That is 2.5% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 9,948 people a year move from Arkansas back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $725, shipping from Texas to Arkansas costs more than sending a car to Oklahoma ($650) but less than to Mississippi ($775) and Missouri ($825). 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
At about 340 road miles, Dallas to Little Rock takes 1–3 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads east-northeast and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Arkansas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
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
Texas 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 Texas to Arkansas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$900 from Dallas to Little Rock (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 Texas to Arkansas?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 340-mile trip from Dallas 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 Texas 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 Texas to Arkansas?
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 Texas to Arkansas?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 3 based in Arkansas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.