How far is Leaf Valley, MN from Osakis, MN?

The driving distance from Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
24.41 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.36 mi
31.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.29 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Leaf Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leaf Valley
2026-04-15T07:03
Arrive Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leaf Valley
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
Alexandria
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Leaf Valley
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Osakis
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Leaf Valley and Osakis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leaf Valley and Osakis.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    26 m · 9 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 6 Northwest

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 6 Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 22 Northwest

    5 mi · 8 min · County Road 22 Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas County Highway 82

    1340 ft · 25 sec · Douglas County Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 82

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas County Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Douglas County Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on West Nokomis Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Nokomis Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leaf Valley 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 6 Northwest
7.49 mi · 31%
Douglas County Highway 82
5.08 mi · 21%
County Road 22 Northwest
5 mi · 20%
County Highway 82
4.07 mi · 17%
3rd Avenue West
1.75 mi · 7%
West Nokomis Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 6 Northwest

Turn left onto County Road 6 Northwest

7.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
00h 18m from Leaf Valley
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Leaf Valley 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 Leaf Valley to Osakis?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Leaf Valley and 12.2 miles from Osakis.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Leaf Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Osakis.

Stop Ideas Near Alexandria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexandria, 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 Alexandria.

RAIL

Staples

69 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

110 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leaf Valley and Osakis. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.16 km).

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#1 Leaf Valley

Township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States

Population473
Coordinates46.0494100, -95.4581000
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Osakis

#2 Osakis

City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.

Population149
Coordinates45.8669100, -95.1522500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Leaf Valley (-95.4581, 46.04941)
End: Osakis (-95.15225, 45.86691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.37 $6.74
Premium $4.39 $3.78 $7.55
Diesel $4.86 $4.18 $8.37

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 Leaf Valley and Osakis. The current time is 07:03:48.

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.