How far is Benson, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Benson, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Minneapolis.
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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
28 mi · 39 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 12
23 m · 1 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
2677 ft · 46 sec · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
34 m · 2 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
1725 ft · 53 sec · Litchfield Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
113 m · 11 sec · Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue Southwest
2070 ft · 1 min · Benson Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Avenue Southeast
123 m · 12 sec · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
2319 ft · 1 min · Litchfield Avenue Southeast
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Continue on US 12
4.6 mi · 7 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi · 9 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West
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Continue on North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Minneapolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlantic Avenue
Continue straight
28 mi · 00h 39m
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 Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Darwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Benson and 80.8 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benson and Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Darwin
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 Darwin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 116.29 mi (187.15 km).
#1 Benson
Benson is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3150000, -95.6025000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263855, 44.979952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
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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