How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Benson, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Benson, MN is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 40m.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Benson.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 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 Brooklyn Park 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park to Benson?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Cold Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Brooklyn Park and 66.6 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Cold Spring
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 Cold Spring.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Benson. Straight-line distance: 110.41 mi (177.68 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
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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