How far is Benson, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Benson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Phoenix.
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Start on South San Pedro Street
5 m · 6 sec · South San Pedro Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson
43.6 mi · 46 min
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2758 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Benson and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Benson and 80.2 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benson and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 145.48 mi (234.13 km).
#1 Benson
City in Arizona
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 31.9678600, -110.2945200 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
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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