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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leaf Valley and Osakis.
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Start on Park Road
26 m · 9 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto County Road 6 Northwest
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 6 Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 22 Northwest
5 mi · 8 min · County Road 22 Northwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
1.8 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Continue on Douglas County Highway 82
1340 ft · 25 sec · Douglas County Highway 82
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Continue on County Highway 82
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Highway 82
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Continue on Douglas County Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · Douglas County Highway 82
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Continue on West Nokomis Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Nokomis Street
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Turn right 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 Leaf Valley 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexandria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leaf Valley and Osakis. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.16 km).
#1 Leaf Valley
Township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 473 |
| Coordinates | 46.0494100, -95.4581000 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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