Bentonville to Memphis Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Bentonville, AR to Memphis, TN (343 miles). Connects Northwest Arkansas to the Memphis logistics hub via I-40.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Bentonville to Memphis?
Bentonville to Memphis is a 343-mile lane paying about $909 - $1,046 per load, near $2.65 - $3.05 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods/e-commerce, air-cargo-connected freight and retail-distribution freight.
- Distance
- 343 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $909 - $1,046
- Rate per mile
- $2.65 - $3.05
- Transit time
- 1 day
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing and rise during the Q4 e-commerce peak. See our dispatch fee structure.
Bentonville to Memphis
Bentonville to Memphis is a 343-mile, roughly 5.5-hour run east, connecting Walmart's global headquarters to the country's biggest air-cargo and logistics city. Memphis is home to the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth, giving this lane strong truck-to-air reload connections beyond standard Walmart-connected ground freight.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Destination
Memphis, TN
Distance
343 miles
Transit Time
1 day
Average Rate
$909 - $1,046
Rate per Mile
$2.65 - $3.05
343-mile lane, about 5.5 hours east
Memphis hosts the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth
Walmart operates 192 US distribution facilities as of January 2026
Bentonville to Memphis: route facts a driver should know
Memphis is the world's busiest cargo airport by volume
Memphis International Airport is FedEx's global superhub and the world's busiest cargo airport by volume, giving this lane strong ties to time-sensitive, air-cargo-connected freight.
Source: FedEx Corporation, Memphis superhub overview. 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 343-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 Memphis?
About $323.34 this week. The lane is 343 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 53 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.13 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 the two regions this lane connects, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 343 mi
- Diesel needed
- 53 gal
- Price used
- $6.13/gal
- Fuel cost
- $323.34
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, air-cargo-connected freight and retail-distribution freight fill the trailers heading east.
- E-commerce/Parcel
- Poultry Products
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Bentonville to Memphis 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.
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight can require tight scheduling.
Competition from Memphis's dense logistics-carrier base can compress rates during slow periods
Competition from Memphis's dense logistics-carrier base can compress rates during slow periods.
What freight moves on the Bentonville to Memphis lane?
What travels between Bentonville and Memphis, and why the FedEx hub matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •E-commerce/Parcel
- •Poultry Products
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (FedEx hub)
- •Retail-distribution-connected freight (Walmart)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods and e-commerce (holiday surge)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady, peaks Q4)
- •Retail-distribution freight (steady)
When is the Bentonville to Memphis lane busiest?
The Q4 e-commerce and air-cargo peak drives this lane hard.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holiday e-commerce peak.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
E-commerce and air-cargo-connected freight climb sharply from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday e-commerce and air-cargo peak
- •Back-to-school retail season (July-August)
- •Steady logistics freight year-round
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Air-cargo and distribution freight both climb sharply each Q4 as Memphis's FedEx-driven peak and Bentonville's retail-supply cycle overlap.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Bentonville to Memphis lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need tight scheduling.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul, tighter during the Q4 e-commerce peak.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical air-cargo-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a slow-season load in a market as competitive as Memphis without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Bentonville to Memphis
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Ask about freight connecting to Memphis's FedEx superhub if you're running time-sensitive loads, since it can pay a premium.
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This lane runs about 5.5 hours, so plan your required HOS break into the schedule.
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Bentonville's supplier base gives this lane's origin side real, varied freight beyond general retail.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Bentonville to Memphis lane?
Memphis's air-cargo and logistics base makes a westbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Memphis, TN
- •Regional distribution hubs near Memphis
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With the world's largest air-cargo hub anchoring the city, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Memphis is the world's largest air cargo hub. Add Tyson's and Walmart's steady freight volume along this corridor, and deadhead risk stays low.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Memphis's FedEx superhub status gives this lane an unusually strong backhaul market for time-sensitive freight.
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This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return given its moderate length.
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Ask brokers about air-cargo-connected freight specifically, since it moves differently than general distribution loads.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Bentonville to Memphis lane?
Four notes before this logistics-hub run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Confirm scheduling windows before hauling freight connecting to FedEx's air-cargo network.
Check current Memphis-area logistics-market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Confirm Walmart delivery-appointment windows before committing to a tight schedule.
Before you book Bentonville to Memphis, ask whether your load connects to Memphis's FedEx superhub, since that freight often runs on tighter schedules.
Bentonville to Memphis Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, the FedEx hub, and the Q4 peak.
The lane data shows about $909 - $1,046 per load, or $2.65 - $3.05 a mile, across 343 miles.
It hosts the FedEx Express World Hub, the largest air-cargo operation on earth.
About 5.5 hours for the 343 miles.
Yes, generally, given Memphis's dense river, rail, air and highway logistics network.
Other Arkansas freight lanes we dispatch
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Local resources
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