Origin
Odin, MN
Late night in Odin on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odin, MN to Madelia, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odin, MN
Efrem Efre
Madelia, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 26.6-mile drive from Odin to Madelia, Minnesota, is easily manageable in just 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it's an economical option for a short journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entire trip. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you choose to spend your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 60 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 4 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| 425th Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Benzel Avenue Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| MN 4 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Berdell Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 310th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 60
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odin, MN and Madelia, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto CR 7
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 7; CR 19
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Berdell Street
4
Turn right onto CR 7
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
425th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto MN 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 4
6
Take the ramp onto MN 4
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
MN 4
Toward MN 60 East, MN 4 North: St. James, Mankato
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 4; MN 60
16 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 60
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward CR 9: Madelia
9
Turn left onto CR 9
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
310th Street
10
Continue on CR 9
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Benzel Avenue Southwest
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 9
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benzel Avenue Southwest
12
Turn right onto CR 3
324 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 7 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 7; CR 19 / Berdell Street
Turn left onto CR 7; CR 19 / Berdell Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MN 4
Take the ramp onto MN 4 toward MN 60 East, MN 4 North: St. James, Mankato
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 60 East, MN 4 North: St. James, Manka...
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MN 4; MN 60 / State Highway 60
Merge onto MN 4; MN 60 / State Highway 60
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 9 / 310th Street
Turn left onto CR 9 / 310th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
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
Madelia, MN
Late night in Madelia on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, as 84% of the drive utilizes major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on State Highway 60, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. The route transitions between State Highway 60, State Highway 4, and 425th Street, suggesting a mix of well-maintained, albeit not necessarily high-speed, roadways. This drive doesn't present significant changes in road type, offering a consistent driving feel.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on State Highway 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and State Highway 4. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 7; CR 19 / Berdell Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (MN 4): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Odin, MN and Madelia, MN, road signs point toward Mankato and Cr 9: Madelia.
Mankato
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MN 4
Cr 9: Madelia
25.2 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on State Highway 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 7; CR 19 / Berdell Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (MN 4): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madelia, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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