How far is New York Mills, MN from Pelican Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Pelican Rapids.
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Start on East Centennial 84 Drive
2456 ft · 1 min · East Centennial 84 Drive
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Continue on West Centennial Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Centennial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1408 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 34
72 m · 7 sec · County Highway 34
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Continue on County Road 34
1 km · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on County Highway 34
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Looney Lane
1723 ft · 27 sec · East Looney Lane
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Continue on County Highway 35
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35
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Turn left onto Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road
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Continue on 440th Street
2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street
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Continue on 293rd Avenue
2633 ft · 46 sec · 293rd Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway 4
4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on Crystal Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crystal Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 15 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 Pelican Rapids.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Pelican Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Pelican Rapids?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Dent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from New York Mills and 19.8 miles from Pelican Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around New York Mills and Sunny near Pelican Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Dent
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Detroit Lakes
Staples
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Pelican Rapids. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 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 Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 46.5707900, -96.0831100 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Broadway (-96.083568, 46.570796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
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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