How far is Pelican Rapids, MN from New York Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Pelican Rapids, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelican Rapids and New York Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Rapids and New York Mills.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Head Lake Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Head Lake Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto County Highway 4
4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4
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Turn right onto 293rd Avenue
2633 ft · 41 sec · 293rd Avenue
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Continue on 440th Street
2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street
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Continue on Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 35
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35
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Continue on East Looney Lane
1723 ft · 32 sec · East Looney Lane
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Turn left onto County Highway 34
5.5 mi · 7 min · County Highway 34
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Continue on County Road 34
2792 ft · 1 min · County Road 34
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Take the ramp right
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto West Centennial Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Centennial Drive
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Continue on West Centennial 84 Drive
2456 ft · 1 min · West Centennial 84 Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelican Rapids and New York Mills.
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.
County Road 34
Merge slight left
11.3 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.
Sunny leaving Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids to New York Mills?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.1 miles from Pelican Rapids and 19.3 miles from New York Mills.
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 4.6 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelican Rapids and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Dent
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Rapids and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 km).
#1 Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 46.5707900, -96.0831100 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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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