How far is Minneapolis, MN from Osseo, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Osseo, MN is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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 Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Osseo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Osseo.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81
2123 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
2687 ft · 53 sec · County Road 81
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1159 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Osseo.
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 West
Merge slight left
8.47 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Mostly Sunny near Osseo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Osseo?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Minneapolis and 7.2 miles from Osseo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minneapolis and Mostly Sunny near Osseo.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Osseo. Straight-line distance: 11.77 mi (18.95 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osseo
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 45.1194100, -93.4024500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osseo (-93.40245, 45.11941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
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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