Origin
Nelson, MN
Late night in Nelson on Friday
Local time
4:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nelson, 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
10m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
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 Nelson, MN to Osakis, MN covers 6.2 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Douglas County Highway 82, West Nokomis Street, Nelson Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Douglas County Highway 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 10m highway drive covering 6.2 miles, with most of the trip on Douglas County Highway 82 and West Nokomis Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.6 miles on Douglas County Highway 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas County Highway 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Douglas County Highway 82 and West Nokomis Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9 / Nelson Street North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nelson, MN to Osakis, MN is easy. At 10m with 73% 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 9 / Nelson Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 82 / Douglas County Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
|
CR 9 / Nelson Street North
Turn right onto CR 9 / Nelson Street North
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 82 / Douglas County Highway 82
Turn left onto CR 82 / Douglas County Highway 82
Navigation decision point
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Highway 82 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Nokomis Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nelson Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hope Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Douglas County Highway 82
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson, MN and Osakis, MN.
1
Start on Hope Avenue West
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hope Avenue West
2
Turn right onto CR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Street North
3
Turn left onto CR 82
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas County Highway 82
4
Continue on CR 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Nokomis Street
5
Turn right onto Central Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.92 one way
$1.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
4:05 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
10m 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 Nelson, MN to Osakis, MN covers 6.2 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas County Highway 82, West Nokomis Street, Nelson Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Nelson, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.92 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 Nelson, MN to Osakis, MN is easy. At 10m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9 / Nelson Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 82 / Douglas County Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nelson, 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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