How far is Osakis, MN from Kensington, MN?
The driving distance from Osakis, MN to Kensington, MN is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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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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 Kensington.
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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
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto County Road 1 Southwest
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1 Southwest
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.5 mi · 4 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on Kensington Avenue
1226 ft · 34 sec · Kensington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kensington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osakis and Kensington.
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.
MN 27 West
Exit the roundabout
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Osakis and Chance Rain Showers near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osakis to Kensington?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 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 16.5 miles from Osakis and 16.5 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Osakis and Chance Rain Showers near Kensington.
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 Kensington. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 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 Kensington
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 45.7780200, -95.6961600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington Avenue (-95.696325, 45.778019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
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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