How far is Fergus Falls, MN from New York Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Fergus Falls, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fergus Falls and New York Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fergus Falls and New York Mills.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Union Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
1736 ft · 58 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Friberg Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Friberg Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Fir Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Fir Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Fir Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Fir Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 1
21.3 mi · 31 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on County Highway 14
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on South Head Lake Road
1746 ft · 50 sec · South Head Lake Road
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 78
2627 ft · 39 sec · 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 Fergus Falls and New York Mills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway 1
Continue on County Highway 1
21.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls to New York Mills?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Amor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Fergus Falls and 24.1 miles from New York Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fergus Falls and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Amor
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 Amor.
Detroit Lakes
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fergus Falls and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).
#1 Fergus Falls
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 788 |
| Coordinates | 46.2830200, -96.0775600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
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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