Bentonville to Dallas Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Bentonville, AR to Dallas, TX (350 miles). Connects Little Rock to the Texas Triangle via I-30.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Bentonville to Dallas?
Bentonville to Dallas is a 350-mile lane paying about $858 - $998 per load, near $2.45 - $2.85 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, retail-distribution freight and nearshoring-connected freight.
- Distance
- 350 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $858 - $998
- Rate per mile
- $2.45 - $2.85
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and shift with fuel prices. See our dispatch fee structure.
Bentonville to Dallas
Bentonville to Dallas is a 350-mile, roughly 5.5-hour run south, connecting Walmart's global headquarters to DFW's inland freight hub. DFW sits at the intersection of I-20, I-35 and I-45 with BNSF and Union Pacific intermodal facilities, giving this corridor strong reload options for Walmart-connected retail freight.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Destination
Dallas, TX
Distance
350 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$858 - $998
Rate per Mile
$2.45 - $2.85
350-mile lane, about 5.5 hours south
DFW sits at the intersection of I-20, I-35 and I-45 with BNSF and Union Pacific intermodal access
Walmart operates 192 US distribution facilities as of January 2026
Bentonville to Dallas: route facts a driver should know
Over 1,500 suppliers keep offices near this lane's start point
More than 1,500 major consumer goods suppliers keep offices in Northwest Arkansas to stay close to Walmart's buying and transportation teams, generating steady origin-side freight on this lane.
Source: CoStar, Bentonville supplier ecosystem coverage. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
A medium lane: plan for a real HOS break
FMCSA requires a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving without one. This 350-mile lane runs about 5.5 hours, so plan your break into the schedule.
Source: FMCSA, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Bentonville to Dallas?
About $317.85 this week. The lane is 350 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 54 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
- 350 mi
- Diesel needed
- 54 gal
- Price used
- $5.90/gal
- Fuel cost
- $317.85
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, retail-distribution freight and nearshoring-connected freight fill the trailers heading south.
- Retail Distribution
- Consumer Goods
- Steel Products
What makes the Bentonville to Dallas 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.
Competition from the 32,000+ local DFW truckers can compress rates during slow periods
Competition from the 32,000+ local DFW truckers can compress rates during slow periods.
Retail-connected freight can see tight scheduling windows tied to delivery appointments
Retail-connected freight can see tight scheduling windows tied to delivery appointments.
What freight moves on the Bentonville to Dallas lane?
What travels between Bentonville and Dallas, and why DFW's inland-hub role matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Retail Distribution
- •Consumer Goods
- •Steel Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Retail-distribution-connected freight (Walmart)
- •Nearshoring/cross-border-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Back-to-school retail freight (July-August)
- •Nearshoring-connected freight (steady, growing)
When is the Bentonville to Dallas lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady Walmart-connected freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays as retail inventory normalizes.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and retail-distribution freight both climb sharply from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Back-to-school retail season (July-August)
- •Steady retail-distribution freight year-round
Hurricane Risk?
None. Occasional winter weather is this corridor's real seasonal risk.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Supplier and retail-distribution freight runs steady year-round, with a real Q4 surge as Walmart's supply chain ramps up for the holidays.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Bentonville to Dallas lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need scheduling awareness.
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 Walmart-connected retail-distribution 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 Dallas
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Bentonville's 1,500-plus supplier offices mean steady, varied freight worth asking brokers about specifically.
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This lane runs about 5.5 hours, so plan your required HOS break into the schedule.
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Walmart's own private fleet sets real market context for rate expectations on this corridor.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Bentonville to Dallas lane?
DFW's intermodal rail access makes a northbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Dallas, TX
- •Regional distribution hubs near Dallas
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 20-25%
With DFW growing as an inland hub for nearshoring freight, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Dallas-Fort Worth is a huge inland distribution hub. Constant two-way freight tied to retail supply chain logistics keeps deadhead risk low on this lane.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Dallas-Fort Worth's massive inland distribution market gives this lane strong return-load odds.
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Ask about supplier-connected freight heading back toward Northwest Arkansas, not just general Dallas freight.
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This lane pairs well with a next-day return if the Dallas-side dock window allows it.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Bentonville to Dallas lane?
Four notes before this retail-corridor run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Consider Alliance Global Logistics Hub in Fort Worth for a reload option.
Confirm Walmart delivery-appointment windows before committing to a tight schedule.
Check winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Before you book Bentonville to Dallas, ask whether your freight is tied to a specific Walmart supplier's shipping schedule.
Bentonville to Dallas Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Walmart's distribution scale, and DFW's growth.
The lane data shows about $858 - $998 per load, or $2.45 - $2.85 a mile, across 350 miles.
About 5.5 hours for the 350 miles.
It's Walmart's global headquarters, which operates 192 US distribution facilities as of January 2026.
Reasonably, given DFW's growth as an inland hub for cross-border and nearshoring freight.
Other Arkansas freight lanes we dispatch
- Bentonville to Memphis
- Bentonville to Chicago
- Bentonville to Atlanta
- Bentonville to Oklahoma City
- Bentonville to Kansas City
- Bentonville to St. Louis
Local resources
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