Russellville Transportation & Logistics
Russellville, Arkansas, offers convenient access to national markets, making it a strategic location for manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers. The Arkansas River Valley has many transportation, shipping, and supply chain assets, facilitated by multimodal connections that include interstate highways, railroads, river ports, and airports.
This variety of transportation options provides businesses in the Arkansas River Valley region constant and convenient connection to supply lines and customers.
Motor Freight
Russellville’s location along Interstate 40 positions the region as a major distribution point for businesses moving goods across Arkansas and the southern United States.
Motor freight advantages include:
- Immediate access to Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 64, and seven state highways
- A sub-regional UPS hub located in Russellville
- Service from national carriers such as Federal Express and Airborne Express
- Support from a wide range of regional and national trucking companies
- Direct connection to the River Valley Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority, facilitating freight transfer between highway, rail, and river networks
These assets provide businesses with fast and dependable motor freight connections to key markets.
Air Transportation
Businesses in Russellville are served by two airports, providing flexibility for both passenger and cargo needs:
- Russellville Municipal Airport offers convenient access for private and corporate aviation services.
- Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Little Rock Regional Airport) is located just 80 miles from Russellville, offering full commercial service, extensive cargo capabilities, and access to global air freight networks.
Proximity to both airports improves supply chain efficiency and broadens shipping options for businesses in the Arkansas River Valley.
Rail Transportation
Rail service in the River Valley connects industries to major national and international markets through:
- Union Pacific Railroad, one of the largest freight railroads in the country
- D & R Railroad, a short-line railroad linking local industries and the Port of Dardanelle to the Union Pacific mainline
Many companies in the region enjoy direct access to the Union Pacific line, which strengthens their logistics operations and provides flexible, cost-effective rail shipping solutions.
For more information on the D & R Railroad, please contact:
Danny Robbins, President
4416 S. Arkansas Ave.
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-6455
Ports
The Port of Dardanelle, located on the Arkansas River, provides water transportation options that connect Russellville to national markets.
Key features include:
- Year-round, ice-free river access for barge traffic from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the Mississippi River
- Transfer and storage services, including general warehouse and grain storage facilities
- Access to fourteen barge lines transporting commodities such as grain, steel, and rubber
The region’s waterway advantages are further strengthened by the River Valley Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority, which offers integrated connections between river transport, rail freight, and major trucking corridors.
