How far is Benson, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Benson, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Eden Prairie.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto County Road 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 55
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Continue straight
949 ft · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 45th Street Southwest
1205 ft · 24 sec · 45th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left
1823 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 Business, US 71 South: Willmar
1900 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 71 South
10.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 71 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 195th Avenue
90 m · 4 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue
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Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7
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Continue on 195th Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue
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Continue on highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 7 East
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 60: Mitchell Road
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2260 ft · 53 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Eden Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atlantic Avenue
Continue straight
27.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Benson and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cosmos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Benson and 63.1 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benson and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Cosmos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cosmos.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 km).
#1 Benson
Benson is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3150000, -95.6025000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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