How far is Madelia, MN from Odin, MN?
The driving distance from Madelia, MN to Odin, MN is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madelia and Odin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madelia and Odin.
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Start on West Main Street
99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Benzel Avenue Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · Benzel Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward MN 60 West, MN 15 South: Saint James, Fairmont
1674 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
15.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 60
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 4 South, CR 57: Sherburn
1621 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 4
6.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 4
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Turn right onto 425th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · 425th Street
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Turn left onto Berdell Street
1328 ft · 39 sec · Berdell Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
954 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madelia and Odin.
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.
State Highway 60
Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Madelia and Mostly Cloudy near Odin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madelia to Odin?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Madelia and 13.4 miles from Odin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madelia and Mostly Cloudy near Odin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madelia and Odin. Straight-line distance: 20.56 mi (33.09 km).
#1 Madelia
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 44.0507900, -94.4183000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Odin
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 168 |
| Coordinates | 43.8663500, -94.7427600 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-94.742729, 43.86635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.03 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
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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