How far is Saint Cloud, MN from New York Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Cloud, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
103.05 mi
02h 01m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.05 mi
Kilometers
165.84 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Cloud
Wed, Apr 15, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Cloud
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Cloud
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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Cloud
51.4 mi
01h 00m
To New York Mills
51.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    2 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street North

    120 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street North

    1165 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    809 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saint Germain Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Saint Germain Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Centennial 84 Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Saint Germain Street
49.7 mi · 48%
East Centennial 84 Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
1st Street North
0.22 mi
Veterans Bridge
0.15 mi
2nd Street North
0.07 mi
8th Avenue North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Saint Germain Street

Keep slight left

38 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
01h 00m from Saint Cloud
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud to New York Mills?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Saint Cloud and 51.6 miles from New York Mills.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Cloud and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Cloud and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.79 km).

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#1 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York Mills

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

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.27 $28.54
Premium $4.39 $15.99 $31.97
Diesel $4.86 $17.70 $35.41

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 Saint Cloud and New York Mills. The current time is 13:59:09.

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.