How far is Miltona, MN from Osakis, MN?

The driving distance from Miltona, MN to Osakis, MN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
21.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.95 mi
22.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.95 mi
Kilometers
22.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.3 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Miltona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miltona
2026-04-15T07:03
Arrive Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miltona
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 Miltona
10.6 mi
00h 17m
To Osakis
10.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Miltona and Osakis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miltona and Osakis.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    14 m · 3 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    139 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 14 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 14 Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 102 Northeast

    1259 ft · 39 sec · County Road 102 Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 73 Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 73 Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Road Northeast

    2 mi · 5 min · Liberty Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Highway 82

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on Douglas County Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Douglas County Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on West Nokomis Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Nokomis Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miltona 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Douglas County Highway 82
4.83 mi · 23%
Liberty Road Northeast
1.99 mi · 9%
County Highway 82
1.79 mi · 8%
County Road 73 Northeast
1.19 mi · 6%
County Road 14 Northeast
1.11 mi · 5%
West Nokomis Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

9.07 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
00h 17m from Miltona
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Miltona 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 Miltona to Osakis?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.6 miles from Miltona and 10.7 miles from Osakis.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Miltona 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 Miltona and Osakis. Straight-line distance: 13.95 mi (22.45 km).

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#1 Miltona

Township in Douglas County, Minnesota

Population849
Coordinates46.0441300, -95.2914200
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Osakis

#2 Osakis

City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.

Population149
Coordinates45.8669100, -95.1522500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Miltona (-95.29142, 46.04413)
End: Osakis (-95.15225, 45.86691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.39 $3.29 $6.59
Diesel $4.86 $3.65 $7.30

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 Miltona 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.