where is benson arizona
Hotel Rates Benson, AZ, availability, customer reviews and reservation Location / Description The City of Benson is located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Arizona SR 90 about 50 miles east of Tucson.It is also located on the beautiful San Pedro River, adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroads main line.In the early 1900s, the community grew along with the demand for copper and silver.he city of Benson was incorporated in 1924, approximately 40 years after the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad throughsoutheastern Arizona. Benson was named for Judge William B. Benson of California, a friend of the president of the railroad.