ArkansasLouisiana
Arkansas to Louisiana Car Shipping Transit Times
- Estimates clearly labeled
- Licensed carriers only
- Free, no obligation
Arkansas to Louisiana at a glance
- Open transport
- $255 – $705
- Transit time
- 1–2 days
- Distance
- 320 mi
- Enclosed transport
- $310 – $1,125
Free · No obligation · About a minute
Get a Arkansas to Louisiana quote
How long does it take to ship a car from Arkansas to Louisiana?
Shipping a car from Arkansas to Louisiana is about 320 miles and takes 1–2 days on the road, with most carriers running I-40. A shorter leg such as Little Rock to Baton Rouge, about 370 miles, runs 1–2 days. The clock starts when a carrier collects the car, not when you book. On this route carriers pause on the Gulf coast when a storm is named.
1–2 days
Average transit time
320 miles
Typical distance
11 hours a day
Driving limit
Federal hours-of-service rule
I-40, I-30
Main highways
Transit times between popular cities
Estimated days on the road after pickup.
| From | To | Distance | Standard transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | New Orleans | 430 mi | 1–2 days |
| Little Rock | Baton Rouge | 370 mi | 1–2 days |
| Fayetteville | New Orleans | 580 mi | 2–3 days |
| Fayetteville | Baton Rouge | 510 mi | 2–3 days |
| Fort Smith | New Orleans | 540 mi | 2–3 days |
Days along the route
Main highways: I-40, I-30, I-10
- ArkansasPickup
- ShreveportDay 1
- LouisianaDay 1–2
Standard vs. expedited shipping
Choose the option that fits your timeline and budget.
Standard shipping
1–2 days in transit
- Most cost-effective
- Widest choice of carriers
- Good for flexible schedules
Expedited shipping
Sooner pickup; similar time on the road
- Priority carrier assignment
- Shorter wait for pickup
- Costs more
When to expect delivery: most cars arrive 1–2 days after pickup. Delivery dates are estimates, so plan a little buffer if you need the car for work.
What can delay a shipment
Weather, carrier availability and the federal driving limits apply to every route, so they are explained once.
Ready to ship your car from Arkansas to Louisiana?
Enter your route to compare estimated prices, pickup dates and transport companies.