Origin
Osakis, MN
Late night in Osakis on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osakis, MN to Evansville, 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
32.9 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 Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN covers 32.9 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 W, County Road 82 Northwest, State Highway 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 W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.9 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 (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 32.9 miles, with most of the trip on I-94 W and County Road 82 Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.8 miles on I-94 W.
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 W 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 W and County Road 82 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Nokomis Street.
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: near the start (East Nokomis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 3 / 1st Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MN 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Nokomis Street
Turn right onto East Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 3 / 1st Avenue East
Turn right onto CR 3 / 1st Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 27 / State Highway 27
At end of road, turn right onto MN 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 7: Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 7: Brandon
4
28 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 82 / County Road 82 Northwest
Turn left onto CR 82 / County Road 82 Northwest
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 Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 7: Brandon along the way.
Cr 7: Brandon
26.6 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-94 W | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| County Road 82 Northwest | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 27 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Road 7 Northwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MN 27 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Nokomis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-94 W
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osakis, MN and Evansville, MN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Nokomis Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Nokomis Street
3
Turn right onto CR 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
4
At end of road, turn right onto MN 27
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 27
5
Take the ramp onto MN 27
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
MN 27
6
Merge onto I 94; MN 27
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I-94 W
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 7: Brandon
8
Turn right onto CR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 7 Northwest
9
Continue on CR 7
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 82
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 82 Northwest
11
Arrive at destination
CR 82
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $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
Evansville, MN
Late night in Evansville on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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 Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN covers 32.9 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 W, County Road 82 Northwest, 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 16.5 miles from Osakis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.90 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: near the start (East Nokomis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 3 / 1st Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MN 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 7: Brandon 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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