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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.69 mi
00h 26m
Flight
18.86 mi
30.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.86 mi
Kilometers
30.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.69 mi
Kilometers
39.74 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holmes City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Osakis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osakis
2026-04-15T05:09
Arrive Holmes City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osakis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forada
MN

Human settlement in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Osakis
11.2 mi
00h 13m
To Holmes City
13.5 mi
00h 13m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osakis and Holmes City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osakis and Holmes City.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Nokomis Street

    130 m · 14 sec · East Nokomis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.9 mi · 14 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1542 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 4(W) Southwest

    1984 ft · 55 sec · County Road 4(W) Southwest

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
12.9 mi · 52%
MN 27 West
6.27 mi · 25%
State Highway 27
2.09 mi · 8%
1st Avenue East
0.64 mi · 3%
County Road 4(W) Southwest
0.38 mi · 2%
East Nokomis Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forada
00h 13m from Osakis
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forada, 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 Forada.

RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osakis and Holmes City. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).

Osakis

#1 Osakis

City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.

Population149
Coordinates45.8669100, -95.1522500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holmes City

Township in Douglas County, Minnesota

Population839
Coordinates45.8335700, -95.5411500
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-95.15219, 45.86691)
End: County Road 4(W) Southwest (-95.541074, 45.833575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osakis and Holmes City. The current time is 05:09:59.

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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.