How far is New York Mills, MN from Battle Lake, MN?
The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Battle Lake, MN is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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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Patchy Fog
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Battle Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Battle Lake.
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Start on East Centennial 84 Drive
21 m · 7 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 67
2792 ft · 1 min · County Highway 67
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Continue on 528th Avenue
2172 ft · 1 min · 528th Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
9.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 78
11.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Clearmont Road
3164 ft · 1 min · Clearmont Road
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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 State Highway 78
6.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
34 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York Mills and Battle Lake.
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
Turn left onto 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving New York Mills and Chance Light Rain near Battle Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Battle Lake?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ottertail is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from New York Mills and 15.8 miles from Battle Lake.
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 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 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 Patchy Fog around New York Mills and Chance Light Rain near Battle Lake.
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 New York Mills and Battle Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.98 mi (36.98 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Battle Lake
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 929 |
| Coordinates | 46.2805200, -95.7136600 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-95.713607, 46.280704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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