How far is Kensington, MN from Osakis, MN?
The driving distance from Kensington, MN to Osakis, MN is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Osakis.
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Start on Kensington Avenue
1226 ft · 34 sec · Kensington Avenue
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.5 mi · 4 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on County Road 1 Southwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1 Southwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 27
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Viking Trail
11.1 mi · 17 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
1199 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
130 m · 18 sec · East Nokomis Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Osakis.
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.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kensington 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 Kensington to Osakis?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Kensington and 16.5 miles from Osakis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kensington and Chance Rain Showers near Osakis.
Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
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 Alexandria.
Staples
St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Osakis. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).
#1 Kensington
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 45.7780200, -95.6961600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osakis
City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.
| Population | 149 |
| Coordinates | 45.8669100, -95.1522500 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osakis (-95.15225, 45.86691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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