How far is Maple Grove, MN from New York Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.03 mi
03h 01m
Flight
136.13 mi
219.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.13 mi
Kilometers
219.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.03 mi
Kilometers
247.89 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gregory
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Maple Grove
76.9 mi
01h 30m
To New York Mills
77.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Grove and New York Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and New York Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 494 North

    96 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1772 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Centennial 84 Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove and New York Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
50.7 mi · 33%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 15%
I 494 North
1.41 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
East Centennial 84 Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
01h 30m from Maple Grove
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove to New York Mills?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Maple Grove and 77.1 miles from New York Mills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maple Grove and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Gregory

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gregory, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gregory.

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

57 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Grove and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 136.13 mi (219.08 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York Mills

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.76
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.38 $38.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.29 $42.58
Premium $4.39 $23.85 $47.70
Diesel $4.86 $26.41 $52.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Grove and New York Mills. The current time is 13:59:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.