Origin
Osakis, MN
Morning in Osakis on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osakis, MN to Evansville, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.5 miles from Osakis, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
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0 mi into trip
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East Nokomis Street
Turn right onto East Nokomis Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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CR 3 / 1st Avenue East
Turn right onto CR 3 / 1st Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~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
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~32m in
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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
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~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
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3 sec
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Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Nokomis Street
428 ft
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14 sec
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East Nokomis Street
3
Turn right onto CR 3
0.6 mi
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1 min
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1st Avenue East
4
At end of road, turn right onto MN 27
1.7 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 27
5
Take the ramp onto MN 27
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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MN 27
6
Merge onto I 94; MN 27
24 mi
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25 min
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I-94 W
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward CR 7: Brandon
8
Turn right onto CR 7
1.0 mi
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1 min
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County Road 7 Northwest
9
Continue on CR 7
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 82
4.9 mi
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8 min
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County Road 82 Northwest
11
Arrive at destination
CR 82
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Osakis, MN, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32.9 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.5 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Osakis, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Osakis, MN
This is one driving day of about 32.9 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Osakis, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I-94 W for about 23.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Osakis, MN · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Osakis, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evansville, MN
The final approach into Evansville, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evansville, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Morning in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Elbow Lake, MN
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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.
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