How far is Lakeville, MN from Benson, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Benson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Benson.
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Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
951 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 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
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 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
1.9 mi · 3 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
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Cokato Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.3 mi · 18 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi · 9 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.6 mi · 7 min · US 12
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
2319 ft · 1 min · Litchfield Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
1025 ft · 29 sec · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
2147 ft · 1 min · Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
1725 ft · 53 sec · Litchfield Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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
2670 ft · 46 sec · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
29 m · 2 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
4.2 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
24.7 mi · 36 min · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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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 Lakeville and Benson.
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.
Pacific Avenue Southeast
Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
24.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Benson?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Dassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Lakeville and 72.8 miles from Benson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Chance Rain Showers near Benson.
Stop Ideas Near Dassel
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 Dassel.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Benson. Straight-line distance: 124.14 mi (199.79 km).
#1 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $18.27 | $36.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.08 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.90 | $49.81 |
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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