Bentonville to Blytheville Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Bentonville, AR to Blytheville, AR (312 miles). Connects Northwest Arkansas to the Nucor steel corridor in eastern Arkansas via I-40/I-55.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Bentonville to Blytheville?
Bentonville to Blytheville is a 312-mile lane paying about $795 - $923 per load, near $2.55 - $2.95 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, steel-manufacturing freight and retail-distribution freight.
- Distance
- 312 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $796 - $920
- Rate per mile
- $2.55 - $2.95
- Transit time
- Same day / 5 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this steel-industry corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Bentonville to Blytheville
Bentonville to Blytheville is a 312-mile, roughly 5-hour run east, connecting Walmart's global headquarters to the epicenter of American steelmaking. Blytheville hosts Nucor-Yamato Steel and Nucor Arkansas mini-mills alongside Atlas Tube's newest facility, the largest continuous electric resistance weld tube mill in the world at 515,000 square feet.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Destination
Blytheville, AR
Distance
312 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 5 hrs
Average Rate
$796 - $920
Rate per Mile
$2.55 - $2.95
312-mile lane, about 5 hours east
Blytheville hosts Nucor-Yamato Steel and Nucor Arkansas steel mini-mills
Atlas Tube's Blytheville facility is the largest continuous ERW tube mill in the world, at 515,000 square feet
Bentonville to Blytheville: route facts a driver should know
Blytheville is one of the top steel-producing regions in the country
Blytheville hosts Nucor-Yamato Steel, Nucor Steel Arkansas and Nucor Skyline, making Mississippi County one of the top steel-producing regions in the United States, supported by Mississippi River access, I-55 and BNSF rail.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Nucor-Yamato Steel Blytheville plant overview. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Suppliers are building next to the mill to cut freight costs
Ferrosource built its processing site directly next to the Big River Steel mill specifically to avoid inbound coil freight costs, a sign of how steel-connected freight economics are shaping development in the area.
Source: Arkansas Business, Blytheville steel-industry expansion coverage. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
A short lane: you likely won't need the 30-minute break
FMCSA requires a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving without one. This 312-mile lane runs about 5 hours, so plan your break into the schedule if running it in one push.
Source: FMCSA, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Bentonville to Blytheville?
About $283.34 this week. The lane is 312 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 48 gallons, and diesel is averaging $5.90 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 312 mi
- Diesel needed
- 48 gal
- Price used
- $5.90/gal
- Fuel cost
- $283.34
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, steel-manufacturing freight and retail-distribution freight fill the trailers heading east.
- Steel Products
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Bentonville to Blytheville lane difficult?
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A medium-length lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Steel-connected freight can require specialized flatbed or heavy-haul equipment
Steel-connected freight can require specialized flatbed or heavy-haul equipment.
Winter weather can occasionally affect road conditions
Winter weather can occasionally affect road conditions.
What freight moves on the Bentonville to Blytheville lane?
What travels between Bentonville and Blytheville, and why the region's steel industry matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Steel Products
- •Manufacturing Equipment
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Steel-manufacturing-connected freight (Nucor-Yamato, Atlas Tube)
- •Retail-distribution-connected freight (Walmart)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Steel-manufacturing freight (steady)
- •Back-to-school retail freight (July-August)
When is the Bentonville to Blytheville lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady steel-manufacturing freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady steel-manufacturing freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and retail-distribution freight both climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady steel-manufacturing freight year-round
- •Back-to-school retail season (July-August)
Hurricane Risk?
None. Occasional winter weather is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Steel-connected freight in Blytheville runs steady year-round, tied to mill production schedules rather than any seasonal retail pattern.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Bentonville to Blytheville lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need special equipment.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical steel-connected flatbed freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a fast winter delivery without checking road conditions.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Bentonville to Blytheville
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Ask brokers specifically about steel-coil-connected freight tied to Nucor's Blytheville plants, since proximity to the mill genuinely changes freight economics here.
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This lane runs about 5 hours, so plan your required HOS break into the schedule.
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Confirm whether your freight needs flatbed equipment, common for steel-connected loads.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Bentonville to Blytheville lane?
Blytheville's steel-manufacturing scale makes a westbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Blytheville, AR
- •Regional distribution hubs near Blytheville
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With Nucor-Yamato, Nucor Arkansas and Atlas Tube's world-leading tube mill all anchoring the area, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Nucor's steady steel production gives reasonable flatbed backhaul freight. Memphis is a useful stop for more load options because Blytheville is near the Tennessee border.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Blytheville's status as a top US steel-producing region gives this lane a strong, specialized backhaul market.
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Mississippi River barge access and BNSF rail both connect through Blytheville, adding multimodal reload options.
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Ask about specific mill-connected freight, since suppliers increasingly locate right next to the plants to cut costs.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Bentonville to Blytheville lane?
Four notes before this steel-corridor run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Confirm specialized equipment before hauling steel-connected freight.
Check winter conditions during occasional storms.
Confirm Walmart delivery-appointment windows before committing to a tight schedule.
Before you book Bentonville to Blytheville, confirm whether your load is steel-coil-connected and needs flatbed equipment.
Bentonville to Blytheville Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Blytheville's steel industry, and equipment needs.
The lane data shows about $795 - $923 per load, or $2.55 - $2.95 a mile, across 312 miles.
It hosts Nucor-Yamato Steel, Nucor Arkansas and Atlas Tube's newest facility, the largest continuous ERW tube mill in the world at 515,000 square feet.
About 5 hours for the 312 miles.
Reasonably, given the region's massive steel-manufacturing scale and multimodal rail/river access.
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- Bentonville to Atlanta
Local resources
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