How far is Blaine, MN from Benson, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Benson, MN is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Benson.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West
1673 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN-610
12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville
865 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
673 ft · 27 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Benson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
36 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Benson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Benson?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Blaine and 70.3 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Blaine and Chance Rain Showers near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
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 Rockville.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Benson. Straight-line distance: 115.67 mi (186.16 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benson
Benson is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3150000, -95.6025000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benson (-95.6025, 45.315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
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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