How far is Osakis, MN from Holmes City, MN?
The driving distance from Osakis, MN to Holmes City, MN is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Human settlement in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osakis and Holmes City.
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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
12.9 mi · 14 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1542 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto County Road 4(W) Southwest
1984 ft · 55 sec · County Road 4(W) Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 4(W) Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osakis and Holmes City.
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 W
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Osakis and Chance Rain Showers near Holmes City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osakis to Holmes City?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Forada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Osakis and 13.5 miles from Holmes City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Osakis and Chance Rain Showers near Holmes City.
Stop Ideas Near Forada
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 Forada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osakis and Holmes City. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 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 Holmes City
Township in Douglas County, Minnesota
| Population | 839 |
| Coordinates | 45.8335700, -95.5411500 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 4(W) Southwest (-95.541074, 45.833575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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