How far is Osakis, MN from Evansville, MN?
The driving distance from Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osakis and Evansville.
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Start on Central Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Nokomis Street
130 m · 14 sec · East Nokomis Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Take the ramp right
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
23.8 mi · 25 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7: Brandon
1489 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 7 Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7 Northwest
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Continue on Central Avenue
549 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 82 Northwest
4.9 mi · 9 min · County Road 82 Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 82 Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osakis and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
23.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osakis to Evansville?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 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 16.4 miles from Osakis and 19.9 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Alexandria
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osakis and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.78 km).
#1 Osakis
City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.
| Population | 149 |
| Coordinates | 45.8669100, -95.1522500 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
City in Minnesota
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 46.0041300, -95.6828200 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 82 Northwest (-95.682668, 46.004304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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