How far is Battle Lake, MN from New York Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Battle Lake, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Lake and New York Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Lake and New York Mills.
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Start on Front Street
34 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Phyllis Ln; State Highway 78
1189 ft · 24 sec · Phyllis Ln; State Highway 78
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Continue on Clearmont Road
3164 ft · 1 min · Clearmont Road
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Continue on State Highway 78
11.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
9.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 528th Avenue
2172 ft · 60 sec · 528th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 67
2792 ft · 1 min · County Highway 67
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue South
3199 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue South
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Turn right onto East Centennial 84 Drive
21 m · 2 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Lake and New York Mills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 78
Continue on State Highway 78
11.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Battle Lake and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Lake to New York Mills?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottertail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Battle Lake and 15.9 miles from New York Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Battle Lake and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Ottertail
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ottertail.
Detroit Lakes
Staples
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Lake and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 22.98 mi (36.98 km).
#1 Battle Lake
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 929 |
| Coordinates | 46.2805200, -95.7136600 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York Mills
Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.5180200, -95.3761500 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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