Origin
Holmes City, MN
Evening in Holmes City on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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 Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN covers 22.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 27, Viking Trail, State Highway 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on MN 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 22.3 miles, with most of the trip on MN 27 and Viking Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.6 miles on MN 27.
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.
MN 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 27 and Viking Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MN 27 / Viking Trail.
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 28m 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 0.4 miles (MN 27 / Viking Trail): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (MN 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 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.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 27 / Viking Trail
Turn right onto MN 27 / Viking Trail
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 27
Enter roundabout onto MN 27 toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Nokomis Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 3: Westport along the way.
Cr 3: Westport
19.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via MN 27
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 27 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Viking Trail | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 27 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 4(W) Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Nokomis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 27
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holmes City, MN and Osakis, MN.
1
Start on CR 4
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
County Road 4(W) Southwest
2
Turn right onto MN 27
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Viking Trail
3
Continue on MN 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 27
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 27
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 27
Toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
5
Continue on MN 27
13 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 27
Toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
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
$3.32 one way
$6.64 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Osakis on Friday
Local time
8:20 PM
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
28m 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 Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN covers 22.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 27, Viking Trail, State Highway 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 11.1 miles from Holmes City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 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 28m 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 0.4 miles (MN 27 / Viking Trail): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (MN 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (MN 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Holmes City, MN to Osakis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 3: Westport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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