How far is New York Mills, MN from Elizabeth, MN?

The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Elizabeth, MN is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.24 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.24 mi
Kilometers
80.85 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York Mills
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York Mills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vergas
MN

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

From New York Mills
26 mi
00h 31m
To Elizabeth
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Centennial 84 Drive

    2456 ft · 1 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Centennial Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Centennial Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1408 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway 34

    72 m · 7 sec · County Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 34

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 34

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway 34

    5.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway 34

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Looney Lane

    1723 ft · 27 sec · East Looney Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway 35

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paul M Osborn Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 440th Street

    2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 293rd Avenue

    2633 ft · 46 sec · 293rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway 4

    4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4

  14. 14

    Continue on Viking Trail

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Viking Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Crystal Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Crystal Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 27%
County Highway 34
5.54 mi · 11%
County Highway 4
4.68 mi · 9%
County Highway 35
3.89 mi · 8%
Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 6%
Crystal Road
2.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Broadway

Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergas
00h 31m from New York Mills
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving New York Mills and Chance Light Rain near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Vergas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from New York Mills and 24.2 miles from Elizabeth.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around New York Mills and Chance Light Rain near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Vergas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vergas, 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 Vergas.

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

18 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

79 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Staples

84 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.71 km).

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#1 New York Mills

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

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States

Population821
Coordinates46.3796800, -96.1292300
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: East Centennial 84 Drive (-95.376115, 46.518067)
End: West Washington Avenue (-96.129308, 46.37968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.63
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.32 $12.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.39 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.86 $8.61 $17.22

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 New York Mills and Elizabeth. The current time is 13:56:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.