Origin
Evansville, MN
Late night in Evansville on Friday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, MN to Osakis, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osakis, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, MN to Osakis, MN covers 33.1 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, County Road 82 Northwest, MN 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 33.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and County Road 82 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road 82 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near CR 7 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (MN 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 7 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 7 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MN 27
Take the exit onto MN 27 toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
5
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
East Nokomis Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
5
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Evansville, MN to Osakis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 3: Westport along the way.
Cr 3: Westport
30.2 mi in
|
~36m
|
via MN 27
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| County Road 82 Northwest | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| MN 27 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 7 Northwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Nokomis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, MN and Osakis, MN.
1
Start on CR 82
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 82 Northwest
2
Turn right onto CR 7
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on CR 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 7 Northwest
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit onto MN 27
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MN 27
Toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
7
Turn left onto MN 27
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 27
8
Turn left onto CR 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
9
At end of road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Nokomis Street
10
Turn left onto Central Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Osakis, MN
Late night in Osakis on Friday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evansville, MN to Osakis, MN covers 33.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, County Road 82 Northwest, MN 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Evansville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (CR 7 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (MN 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Evansville, MN to Osakis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 3: Westport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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