Origin
Benson, MN
Late night in Benson on Friday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
149.3 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benson, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, US 12, Litchfield Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.6 miles from Benson, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 149.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 149.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Avenue | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
| Litchfield Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
| Benson Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Pacific Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Litchfield Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Pacific Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atlantic Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Continue straight
28 mi
·
38 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 12
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 12
5
Exit the roundabout onto US 12
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 12
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 12
7
Exit the roundabout onto US 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
8
Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Litchfield Avenue Southwest
9
Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
371 ft
·
11 sec
·
Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
10
Turn right onto Benson Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Benson Avenue Southwest
11
Take the ramp slight right
125 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Pacific Avenue Southeast
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Litchfield Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on US 12
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 12
15
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
16
Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
15th Ave Northeast
17
Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Pleasant Avenue West
18
Continue on North Sibley Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sibley Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Depot Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
East Depot Street
20
Continue on US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
21
Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
50th Street Southwest
22
Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cokato Street West
23
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
24
Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
60th Street Southwest
25
Continue on 6th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
26
Continue on US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
27
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
28
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
29
Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nelson Boulevard
30
Continue on US 12
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 12
31
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
32
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
33
Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Boulevard West
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
35
Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
37
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 494
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 494
40
Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 South
41
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
20 min
42
Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MN 77 South
43
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
44
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MN 77 South
45
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
46
Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CR 30: Diffley Road
47
Turn left onto Diffley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
48
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
49
Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
50
Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
51
Continue on Pilot Knob Road
512 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
52
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.6 miles from Benson, MN, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagan, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benson, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benson, MN
This is one driving day of about 149.3 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Benson, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Benson, MN · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Benson, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eagan, MN
The final approach into Eagan, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Eagan, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.22 one way
$44.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eagan, MN
Late night in Eagan on Friday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN covers 149.3 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, US 12, Litchfield Avenue Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Benson, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benson, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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