Osakis township, MN is a rural area located in Douglas County, MN. It is located approximately one hour northwest of the Twin Cities. As such, public transportation options in Osakis township are limited. The most common form of transportation in the area is primarily private vehicles due to its isolated location and lack of public transportation services. The nearest airport to Osakis township is St. Cloud Regional Airport which provides air travel for those who wish to travel outside the area or out of state. There are also two bus stops within city limits; one on State Highway 27 and one on Main Street just north of town. These provide access to larger cities nearby such as Alexandria and St. Cloud which offer more extensive public transit options including buses and light rail systems. While there are no taxi services available in Osakis township, there are several ride-sharing companies that residents may use such as Uber and Lyft to get around town or go further distances if necessary. Additionally, cycling is a popular form of transportation amongst locals due to its convenience and low cost options for getting around town quickly, safely, and environmentally friendly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Osakis township takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Osakis township get to work:
- 78.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit