Bentonville to Springdale Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Bentonville, AR to Springdale, AR (17 miles). Local Northwest Arkansas drayage serving Tyson Foods's Springdale headquarters and processing plants.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Bentonville to Springdale?
Bentonville to Springdale is a 17-mile lane paying about $49 - $58 per load, near $2.90 - $3.40 a mile. Freight is mostly food-distribution freight, retail-distribution freight and consumer goods.
- Distance
- 17 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $49 - $58
- Rate per mile
- $2.90 - $3.40
- Transit time
- Local / same day
- Deadhead risk
- 10-15%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a very short, high-rate-per-mile lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Bentonville to Springdale
Bentonville to Springdale is a 17-mile, roughly 20-minute run south inside Northwest Arkansas, connecting Walmart's global headquarters to Tyson Foods's world headquarters. Tyson, the world's largest meat-producing company with 133,000 employees in 2025, is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks with Gatik AI on 18-hour daily routes between its Rogers and Springdale distribution facilities.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Destination
Springdale, AR
Distance
17 miles
Transit Time
Local / same day
Average Rate
$49 - $58
Rate per Mile
$2.90 - $3.40
17-mile lane, about 20 minutes south inside Northwest Arkansas
Springdale is home to Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat-producing company, with 133,000 employees in 2025
Tyson and Gatik AI are deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks on 18-hour daily routes between Rogers and Springdale
Bentonville to Springdale: route facts a driver should know
Springdale sits inside the same Walmart supplier corridor as Bentonville
Springdale is part of the Northwest Arkansas metro that hosts more than 1,500 consumer goods suppliers keeping offices close to Walmart's buying and transportation teams, meaning this short lane connects two points inside the same dense supplier network.
Source: CoStar, Bentonville supplier ecosystem coverage. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
A very short lane: you won't need the 30-minute break
FMCSA requires a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving without one. This 17-mile lane runs under 30 minutes, so no HOS break applies.
Source: FMCSA, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Bentonville to Springdale?
About $15.44 this week. The lane is 17 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 3 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
- 17 mi
- Diesel needed
- 3 gal
- Price used
- $5.90/gal
- Fuel cost
- $15.44
Common Freight Types
Food-distribution freight, retail-distribution freight and consumer goods fill the trailers on this short Northwest Arkansas run.
- Poultry Products
- Food Processing Equipment
- Consumer Goods
What makes the Bentonville to Springdale lane difficult?
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range.
Reefer-connected food freight requires strict temperature control
Reefer-connected food freight requires strict temperature control.
Tyson's growing autonomous-truck deployment on short-haul routes may shift some conventional freight demand over time
Tyson's growing autonomous-truck deployment on short-haul routes may shift some conventional freight demand over time.
What freight moves on the Bentonville to Springdale lane?
What travels between Bentonville and Springdale, and why Tyson Foods's scale matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Poultry Products
- •Food Processing Equipment
- •Consumer Goods
Secondary Commodities
- •Food-distribution-connected freight (Tyson)
- •Retail-distribution-connected freight (Walmart)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Food-distribution freight (steady)
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Retail-distribution freight (steady)
When is the Bentonville to Springdale lane busiest?
Steady food-distribution and retail freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
Little seasonal dip; Tyson's food-distribution freight runs on a steady, year-round schedule.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods and retail-distribution freight climb from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not directly applicable, though Tyson's protein production runs on its own steady production calendar.
- •Steady food-distribution freight year-round
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Back-to-school retail season (July-August)
Hurricane Risk?
None. This is a very short, local Northwest Arkansas move with minimal weather exposure.
Seasonal Strategy Summary
Supplier-connected freight between these two Northwest Arkansas hubs runs steady year-round, tied to the region's retail supply chain more than to any single season.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Bentonville to Springdale lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need reefer capacity.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day booking is typical for this very short, fast-turning lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical reefer-connected Tyson freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to conventional freight on routes where Tyson's autonomous trucks are already operating without confirming current demand.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Bentonville to Springdale
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This is a short lane, so price it by the load, not just the mile. A stop, a check-in and detention time all cost the same regardless of distance.
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This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day given the very short drive time.
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Springdale's role inside the broader supplier network keeps this lane's demand steady year-round.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Bentonville to Springdale lane?
Tyson Foods's massive scale makes a return load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Springdale, AR
- •Regional distribution hubs near Springdale
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 10-15%
With Walmart's and Tyson's dual headquarters presence, Northwest Arkansas freight demand is exceptionally dense.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •This is one of the lowest deadhead-risk lanes in the batch. It is a core link inside the tightly linked Walmart-Tyson Northwest Arkansas supply chain cluster.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Springdale's tight connection to the Bentonville supplier network makes multiple daily round trips realistic.
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With under 30 minutes of driving each way, this lane supports several loads in a single shift.
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Ask brokers about specific supplier pickup and drop points within Springdale to maximize turns.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Bentonville to Springdale lane?
Three notes before this very short Northwest Arkansas run.
This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day.
Confirm reefer temperature requirements before hauling Tyson-connected food freight.
Check current Northwest Arkansas market conditions given Tyson's autonomous-truck rollout on comparable routes.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load given the dense carrier competition.
Before you book Bentonville to Springdale, confirm the specific supplier pickup point, since this short lane supports multiple loads a day.
Bentonville to Springdale Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Tyson's scale, and its autonomous-truck program.
The lane data shows about $49 - $58 per load, or $2.90 - $3.40 a mile, across 17 miles.
It's home to Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat-producing company, with 133,000 employees in 2025.
Yes, Tyson and Gatik AI are deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks on 18-hour daily routes between Rogers and Springdale distribution facilities.
Yes, given the density of Walmart's and Tyson's combined Northwest Arkansas freight demand.
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Local resources
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