Origin
Osakis, MN
Morning in Osakis on Friday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osakis, MN to Miltona, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osakis, MN
Tom Fisk
Miltona, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Osakis, MN to Miltona, MN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 29, Douglas County Highway 82, Liberty Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on State Highway 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 29 and Douglas County Highway 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on State Highway 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 29 and Douglas County Highway 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 3 / West Nokomis Street.
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 34m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CR 3 / West Nokomis Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Liberty Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (CR 73 / County Road 73 Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 3 / West Nokomis Street
Turn left onto CR 3 / West Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Liberty Road Northeast
Turn right onto Liberty Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 73 / County Road 73 Northeast
Turn left onto CR 73 / County Road 73 Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MN 29 / State Highway 29
At end of road, turn right onto MN 29 / State Highway 29
Navigation decision point
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CH 14; IC E / 1st Street
Turn left onto CH 14; IC E / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 29 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Douglas County Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Road Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 82 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 73 Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| County Road 14 Northeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Nokomis Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 102 Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 29
— 9.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osakis, MN and Miltona, MN.
1
Start on Central Avenue
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Nokomis Street
3
Continue on CR 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas County Highway 82
4
Continue on CR 82
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 82
5
Turn right onto Liberty Road Northeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Road Northeast
6
Turn left onto CR 73
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 73 Northeast
7
At end of road, turn right onto MN 29
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 29
8
Turn right onto CR 102
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road 102 Northeast
9
Turn right onto CH 14; IC E
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 14 Northeast
10
Continue on CH 14; IC E
457 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto CH 14; IC E
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
1st Street
12
Arrive at destination
CH 14; IC E
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Miltona, MN
Morning in Miltona on Friday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
34m 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 Miltona, MN covers 21.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 29, Douglas County Highway 82, Liberty Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.17 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 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 3 / West Nokomis Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (Liberty Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (CR 73 / County Road 73 Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Osakis, MN to Miltona, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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