Origin
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Wednesday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
145.3 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN covers 145.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holyoke Avenue, 202nd Street West, 202nd Street West / Richard J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.62 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
72.6 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 19m drive with frequent turns across 145.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holyoke 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 202nd Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail / Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Holyoke Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Benson, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
23 ft
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5 sec
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207th Street West
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Holyoke Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
197 ft
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4 sec
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202nd Street West
4
Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
125 ft
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2 sec
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Kenwood Trail
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Kenwood Trail
9
Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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I 35 North
10
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left
8.3 mi
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9 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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I 494 East, MN 5 East
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 494 West, MN 5 West
14
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
15
Keep slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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US 12 West: Wayzata
17
Merge slight left
79 ft
·
1 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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US 12 West: Wayzata
20
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi
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14 min
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Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
135 ft
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2 sec
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Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
22
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Babcock Boulevard
23
Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi
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5 min
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Babcock Boulevard
24
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
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5 min
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US 12
25
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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60th Street Southeast
26
Continue on US 12
0.6 mi
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51 sec
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US 12
27
Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
0.5 mi
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39 sec
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60th Street Southeast
28
Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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US 12
29
Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Nelson Boulevard
30
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 12
31
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Pacific Avenue
32
Continue on US 12
4.1 mi
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5 min
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US 12
33
Continue on 6th Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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6th Street
34
Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi
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4 min
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60th Street Southwest
35
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 12
36
Continue on Cokato Street
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Cokato Street
37
Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi
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3 min
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50th Street Southwest
38
Continue on US 12
2.0 mi
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2 min
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US 12
39
Continue on Parker Avenue East
12 mi
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13 min
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Parker Avenue East
40
Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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North Sibley Avenue
41
Continue on US Highway 12
13 mi
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18 min
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US Highway 12
42
Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi
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8 min
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15th Ave Northeast
43
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Pacific Avenue
44
Continue on US 12
4.6 mi
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6 min
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US 12
45
Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Litchfield Avenue Southeast
46
Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Pacific Avenue Southeast
47
Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
48
Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
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53 sec
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Litchfield Avenue Southwest
49
Continue on US 12
1.3 mi
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2 min
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US 12
50
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
112 ft
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2 sec
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US 12
51
Exit the roundabout onto US 12
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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US 12
52
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
95 ft
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2 sec
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US 12
53
Exit the roundabout onto US 12
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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US 12
54
Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
25 mi
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35 min
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Pacific Avenue Southeast
55
Turn left
131 ft
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10 sec
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 1h 39m 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benson, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakeville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeville, 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 72.6 mi from Lakeville, MN · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benson, MN
The final approach into Benson, 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 Benson, 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
$21.62 one way
$43.25 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
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: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.97 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
Gas CO2
51 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
Benson, MN
Morning in Benson on Wednesday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Albertville, MN
73 mi in
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
22 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
3h 19m 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 Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN covers 145.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holyoke Avenue, 202nd Street West, 202nd Street West / Richard J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Lakeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Benson, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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