Bentonville to Springfield Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Bentonville, AR to Springfield, MO (123 miles). Connects Northwest Arkansas to southwest Missouri's distribution base via US-71/I-49.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Bentonville to Springfield?
Bentonville to Springfield is a 123-mile lane paying about $320 - $369 per load, near $2.60 - $3.00 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, retail-distribution freight and warehousing/e-commerce freight.
- Distance
- 123 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $320 - $369
- Rate per mile
- $2.60 - $3.00
- Transit time
- Same day / 2 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 15-20%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this short Arkansas-Missouri corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Bentonville to Springfield
Bentonville to Springfield is a 123-mile, roughly 2-hour run north, connecting Walmart's global headquarters to a Missouri logistics corridor that processed more freight in 2025 than at any point in its history. Springfield sits at the crossroads of I-44 and US-65, home to Prime Inc., a $3.2 billion trucking giant, complementing Walmart's own dense regional freight network.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Destination
Springfield, MO
Distance
123 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2 hrs
Average Rate
$320 - $369
Rate per Mile
$2.60 - $3.00
123-mile lane, about 2 hours north
Springfield processed more freight in 2025 than at any point in its history
Springfield is home to Prime Inc., a $3.2 billion trucking company
Bentonville to Springfield: 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 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 123-mile lane runs about 2 hours, so most drivers can finish it without a required break.
Source: FMCSA, Summary of Hours of Service Regulations. Checked 29 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Bentonville to Springfield?
About $115.95 this week. The lane is 123 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 19 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
- 123 mi
- Diesel needed
- 19 gal
- Price used
- $6.13/gal
- Fuel cost
- $115.95
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, retail-distribution freight and warehousing/e-commerce freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Consumer Goods
- Retail Distribution
- Poultry Products
What makes the Bentonville to Springfield lane difficult?
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Springfield's logistics sector faces a systemic labor shortage that can affect dock turn times
Springfield's logistics sector faces a systemic labor shortage that can affect dock turn times.
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 Springfield lane?
What travels between Bentonville and Springfield, and why the region's record freight growth matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Retail Distribution
- •Poultry Products
Secondary Commodities
- •Retail-distribution-connected freight (Walmart)
- •Warehousing/e-commerce-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Back-to-school retail freight (July-August)
- •Warehousing/e-commerce freight (steady, growing)
When is the Bentonville to Springfield lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady warehousing 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 warehousing and e-commerce 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 Springfield lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need dock-scheduling patience.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day to 1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical Walmart and warehousing-connected freight tends to pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a tight Springfield dock appointment given the region's labor shortage.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Bentonville to Springfield
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This short lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day given the roughly 2-hour drive.
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Bentonville's 1,500-plus supplier offices mean steady, varied freight worth asking brokers about specifically.
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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 Springfield lane?
Springfield's record freight growth makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Springfield, MO
- •Regional distribution hubs near Springfield
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 15-20%
With Prime Inc. and a busy I-44/US-65 distribution corridor, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •This short, regional lane has moderate deadhead risk because freight flows both ways between Bentonville's retail supply chain and Springfield's Ozarks distribution role.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Springfield's regional distribution base gives this lane real backhaul options for a market its size.
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With about 2 hours of driving each way, multiple round trips in a single day are realistic.
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Ask about supplier-connected freight heading back toward Northwest Arkansas.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Bentonville to Springfield lane?
Four notes before this Missouri corridor run.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Build in extra time at Springfield docks given the region's ongoing logistics-labor shortage.
Confirm Walmart delivery-appointment windows before committing to a tight schedule.
Check current Springfield-area freight-market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Before you book Bentonville to Springfield, ask whether your freight is tied to a specific Walmart supplier's shipping schedule.
Bentonville to Springfield Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Springfield's freight growth, and the labor shortage.
The lane data shows about $320 - $369 per load, or $2.60 - $3.00 a mile, across 123 miles.
It processed more freight in 2025 than at any point in its history and is home to Prime Inc., a $3.2 billion trucking company.
About 2 hours for the 123 miles.
Reasonably, though the region's logistics-labor shortage can affect dock turn times.
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Local resources
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