How far is Holmes City, MN from Osakis, MN?

The driving distance from Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.26 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.86 mi
30.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.86 mi
Kilometers
30.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.82 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM CDT
Return by in Holmes City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmes City
2026-04-15T07:05
Arrive Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holmes City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forada
MN

Human settlement in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Holmes City
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Osakis
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holmes City and Osakis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holmes City and Osakis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 4(W) Southwest

    1984 ft · 55 sec · County Road 4(W) Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Viking Trail

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Viking Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 27

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

    12 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis

    1199 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street

    130 m · 18 sec · East Nokomis Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holmes City and Osakis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
13.5 mi · 61%
Viking Trail
4.84 mi · 22%
State Highway 27
0.71 mi · 3%
1st Avenue East
0.64 mi · 3%
County Road 4(W) Southwest
0.38 mi · 2%
MN 27
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forada
00h 14m from Holmes City
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holmes City and Chance Rain Showers near Osakis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holmes City to Osakis?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Holmes City and 11.2 miles from Osakis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holmes City and Chance Rain Showers near Osakis.

Stop Ideas Near Forada

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forada, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forada.

RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmes City and Osakis. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).

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#1 Holmes City

Township in Douglas County, Minnesota

Population839
Coordinates45.8335700, -95.5411500
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
Osakis

#2 Osakis

City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.

Population149
Coordinates45.8669100, -95.1522500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes City (-95.54115, 45.83357)
End: Osakis (-95.15225, 45.86691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmes City and Osakis. The current time is 07:05:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.