How far is Benson, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Benson, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Woodbury.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
673 ft · 26 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street North
35.8 mi · 47 min · 13th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left
43.7 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Division Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Division Street
955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Continue on 2nd Street South
2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Woodbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
43.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Benson and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Benson and 101.2 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benson and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Foley
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 Foley.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 158.01 mi (254.29 km).
#1 Benson
Benson is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3150000, -95.6025000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.63 | $69.26 |
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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