Origin
Leaf Valley, MN
Late night in Leaf Valley on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leaf Valley, 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
37m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
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 Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN covers 24.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 6 Northwest, Douglas County Highway 82, County Road 22 Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on County Road 6 Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN covers 24.4 miles and takes about 37m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 6 Northwest is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 5; CR 6 / County Road 6 Northwest.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN is easy. At 37m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 5; CR 6 / County Road 6 Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CR 22 / County Road 22 Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (3rd Avenue West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 5; CR 6 / County Road 6 Northwest
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 6 / County Road 6 Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 22 / County Road 22 Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22 / County Road 22 Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
3rd Avenue West
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
3
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 6 Northwest | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Douglas County Highway 82 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| County Road 22 Northwest | 5 mi | 8m |
| County Highway 82 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Avenue West | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Nokomis Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Park Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 6 Northwest
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leaf Valley, MN and Osakis, MN.
1
Start on Park Road
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
Park Road
2
Turn left onto CR 5; CR 6
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 6 Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 22 Northwest
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Avenue West
5
Continue on CR 82
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Douglas County Highway 82
6
Continue on CR 82
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 82
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CR 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas County Highway 82
8
Continue on CR 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Nokomis Street
9
Turn right onto Central Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
4:18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN covers 24.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 6 Northwest, Douglas County Highway 82, County Road 22 Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Leaf Valley, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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.
The drive from Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN is easy. At 37m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 5; CR 6 / County Road 6 Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CR 22 / County Road 22 Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (3rd Avenue West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leaf Valley, MN to Osakis, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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