Origin
Kensington, MN
Morning in Kensington on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, 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
47m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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 Kensington, MN to Osakis, MN covers 33 miles and takes about 47m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on MN 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Kensington, MN to Osakis, MN covers 33 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near MN 27 / State Highway 27.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m 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 3.2 miles (MN 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (MN 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 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
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MN 27 / State Highway 27
Turn right onto MN 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East Nokomis Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
5
33 mi into trip
|
~47m 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 Kensington, MN to Osakis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 3: Westport along the way.
Cr 3: Westport
30.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via MN 27
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 27 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Viking Trail | 12.6 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 27 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Road 1 Southwest | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Avenue | 0.2 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 Kensington, MN and Osakis, MN.
1
Start on CR 1
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kensington Avenue
2
Continue on CR 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Viking Trail
3
Continue on CR 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1 Southwest
4
Turn right onto MN 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 27
5
Continue on MN 27
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Viking Trail
6
Continue on MN 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 27
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 27
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
MN 27
Toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
8
Continue on MN 27
13 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 27
Toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud
9
Take the exit onto MN 27
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MN 27
Toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
10
Turn left onto MN 27
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 27
11
Turn left onto CR 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
12
At end of road, turn left onto East Nokomis Street
428 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Nokomis Street
13
Turn left onto Central Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Kensington, MN · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Kensington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Osakis, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Osakis, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
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
Morning in Osakis on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Alexandria, MN
17 mi in
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
22 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
47m 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 Kensington, MN to Osakis, MN covers 33 miles and takes about 47m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Kensington, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.91 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 47m 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 3.2 miles (MN 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (MN 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles (MN 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kensington, 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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