How far is New York Mills, MN from Fergus Falls, MN?
The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Fergus Falls, MN is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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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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Patchy Fog
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Fergus Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Fergus Falls.
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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
2627 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on South Head Lake Road
1746 ft · 50 sec · South Head Lake Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on County Highway 14
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 1
21.3 mi · 31 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on East Fir Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Fir Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Friberg Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · Friberg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Friberg Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Friberg Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1278 ft · 47 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Court Street
59 m · 10 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right
120 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York Mills and Fergus Falls.
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
At the end of the road, turn right onto 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.
Patchy Fog leaving New York Mills and Chance Light Rain near Fergus Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Fergus Falls?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 New York Mills and 26.2 miles from Fergus Falls.
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 13 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 4:30 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 Fergus Falls.
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
Staples
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Fergus Falls. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 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 Fergus Falls
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 788 |
| Coordinates | 46.2830200, -96.0775600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.077518, 46.282987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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