Origin
New York Mills, MN
Afternoon in New York Mills on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Centennial Drive, Highway 34, County Road 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.5 miles from New York Mills, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Centennial Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Centennial Drive | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| County Road 34 | — | — |
| East Looney Lane | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| Paul M Osborn Road | — | — |
| 440th Street | — | — |
| 293rd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Centennial Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills, MN and Pelican Rapids, MN.
1
Start on East Centennial 84 Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Centennial 84 Drive
2
Continue on West Centennial Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Centennial Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left
11 mi
·
12 min
4
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Turn left onto County Highway 34
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway 34
6
Continue on County Road 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 34
7
Continue on County Highway 34
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway 34
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Looney Lane
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Looney Lane
9
Continue on County Highway 35
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 35
10
Turn left onto Paul M Osborn Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paul M Osborn Road
11
Continue on 440th Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
440th Street
12
Continue on 293rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
293rd Avenue
13
Turn left onto County Highway 4
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway 4
14
Continue on Viking Trail
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Viking Trail
15
Continue on Crystal Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Crystal Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Avenue Northeast
18
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.5 miles from New York Mills, MN, or about 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.9 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pelican Rapids, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving New York Mills, MN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York Mills, MN
This is one driving day of about 38.9 miles and 46m.
At 38.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from New York Mills, MN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from New York Mills, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pelican Rapids, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pelican Rapids, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.58 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pelican Rapids, MN
Afternoon in Pelican Rapids on Wednesday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Centennial Drive, Highway 34, County Road 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from New York Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York Mills, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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