How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Arkansas?
Most Arkansas car shipping lands between $350 and $1,950+ on an open carrier. A regional lane such as Little Rock to Memphis — roughly 135 miles — runs $350–$550 and delivers in 1–2 days. A long haul such as Little Rock to Los Angeles, about 1,720 miles, runs $900–$1,950+ over 7–10 days.
Vehicle size, running condition, open versus enclosed transport and how soon you need pickup move your quote within that range.
Call (866) 517-7015 to price your exact lane, or use the transport cost calculator.
Arkansas Car Transport Routes & Highways
| Interstate Highways: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I-30: Runs southwest from Little Rock to Texarkana, connecting central Arkansas to Texas. | |||
| I-40: Traverses the state east-west from the Oklahoma border through Fort Smith and Little Rock, continuing to the Tennessee border near Memphis. | |||
| I-49: Extends north-south in the western part of the state, from the Louisiana border through Texarkana and Fort Smith, with plans for future expansion. | |||
| I-55: Passes through the eastern part of Arkansas, connecting Memphis, Tennessee, to the Missouri border. | |||
| I-430: Serves as a western bypass of Little Rock, connecting I-30 and I-40. | |||
| I-440: Acts as an eastern bypass of Little Rock, linking I-30, I-40, and I-530. | |||
| I-530: Connects Little Rock to Pine Bluff, facilitating north-south travel in central Arkansas. | |||
| I-630: Runs east-west through Little Rock, connecting I-30 and I-430. | |||
| U.S. Highways: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| US 49: Enters from Mississippi near Helena, running north to Piggott. | |||
| US 59: Travels from Texarkana to the Oklahoma state line west of Acorn. | |||
| US 61: Runs from the Tennessee state line near West Memphis to the Missouri state line near Blytheville. | |||
| US 62: Crosses the state from the Oklahoma state line to the Missouri state line near St. Francis. | |||
| US 63: Extends from Junction City to the Missouri state line near Mammoth Spring. | |||
| US 64: Spans from the Oklahoma state line near Fort Smith to the Tennessee state line near Memphis. | |||
| US 65: Runs from the Louisiana state line south of Eudora to the Missouri state line north of Burlington. | |||
| US 67: Connects Texarkana to the Missouri state line north of Corning. | |||
| US 70: Travels from the Oklahoma state line near De Queen to the Tennessee state line near Memphis. | |||
| US 71: Extends from the Louisiana state line near Ida to the Missouri state line north of Bella Vista. | |||
| US 79: Runs from the Louisiana state line near Haynesville to the Tennessee state line near Memphis. | |||
| US 82: Crosses southern Arkansas from the Texas state line near Texarkana to the Mississippi state line near Lake Village. | |||
| US 165: Travels from the Louisiana state line near Wilmot to North Little Rock. | |||
| US 167: Extends from the Louisiana state line near Junction City to the Missouri state line near Batesville. | |||
| US 270: Runs from the Oklahoma state line near Acorn to White Hall. | |||
| US 278: Crosses the state from the Mississippi River near Greenville, Mississippi, to the Oklahoma state line near Wickes. | |||
| US 371: Travels from the Louisiana state line near Springhill to De Queen. | |||
| US 412: Spans from the Oklahoma state line near Siloam Springs to the Missouri state line near Paragould. | |||
These highways collectively support Arkansas's transportation hub role, accommodating local and interstate travel.
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Most Popular Arkansas Car Shipping Routes
These are the corridors we quote most often into and out of Arkansas. Distances are approximate road miles between the named metro areas; your exact pickup and delivery addresses set the final number.
| Route | Approx. road miles | Typical carrier transit | Open-carrier estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR → Los Angeles, CA | 1,720 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Little Rock, AR → New York, NY | 1,240 mi | 4–7 days | $750–$1,300 |
| Little Rock, AR → Miami, FL | 1,120 mi | 4–7 days | $750–$1,300 |
| Little Rock, AR → Denver, CO | 900 mi | 3–5 days | $600–$1,000 |
| Little Rock, AR → Chicago, IL | 660 mi | 3–5 days | $600–$1,000 |
| Little Rock, AR → Dallas, TX | 320 mi | 2–4 days | $450–$700 |
| Little Rock, AR → Memphis, TN | 135 mi | 1–2 days | $350–$550 |
Estimates are open-carrier ranges taken from the published distance bands on our state shipping overview. They cover a standard operable sedan door to door. Enclosed transport, oversized or inoperable vehicles, and short-notice pickups price higher. Ranges are estimates, not quotes — run your own numbers in the transport cost calculator.
Shipping one of these lanes? Call (866) 517-7015 for a same-day dispatch check, or estimate your route.
Arkansas Car Shipping Questions
Six questions Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas customers ask before booking.
How long does it take to ship a car to or from Arkansas?
Little Rock to Memphis is 135 miles and usually one to two days. Dallas at 320 miles runs two to four. Chicago at 660 miles and Denver at 900 both fall in the three-to-five-day band, Miami at 1,120 is four to seven, and Los Angeles at 1,720 books seven to ten.
Which Arkansas corridors do carriers run most?
I-40 crosses east to west through Little Rock on the main California-to-Southeast lane, which gives the state better carrier access than its size would suggest. I-30 runs southwest toward Texarkana and Dallas, and I-49 links Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas down into Louisiana.
Can a transporter reach my Arkansas address?
Little Rock and the Northwest Arkansas suburbs are generally fine for door-to-door service. The Ozark and Ouachita mountain roads in the north and west are the constraint — narrow, winding and often with low tree cover that a tall transporter cannot clear.
Open or enclosed transport in Arkansas?
Salting is light here, so corrosion is not the concern. Spring hail and severe storms are the more relevant risk, and worth weighing if you are moving a valuable vehicle in April or May. Outside that window, open transport is the normal and sensible choice.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car in Arkansas?
Winter and late summer. Spring combines peak demand with the highest weather risk of the year, which makes it the worst months on both counts if your dates are flexible.
Is there anything specific about shipping in and out of Arkansas?
Northwest Arkansas around Bentonville and Fayetteville has grown quickly and generates steady corporate relocation traffic that runs largely independently of the rest of the state. That corner often has better carrier availability than central or southern Arkansas.