Origin
Ottertail, MN
Evening in Ottertail on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN covers 14.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Avenue, Main Street East, Highway 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 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
7.3 miles from Ottertail, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 14.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Avenue 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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN is easy. At 28m 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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street East | — | — |
| Highway 127 | — | — |
| Highway 54 | — | — |
| Highway 67 | — | — |
| South Main Avenue | — | — |
| Main Avenue South | — | — |
| East Centennial 84 Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottertail, MN and New York Mills, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street South
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
1st Street South
2
Turn left onto Lake Avenue
374 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lake Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Street East
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street East
4
Turn left onto County Highway 127
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway 127
5
Turn right onto County Highway 54
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway 54
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 67
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway 67
7
Continue on South Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Avenue
8
Continue on Main Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue South
9
Turn right onto East Centennial 84 Drive
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Centennial 84 Drive
10
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 7.3 miles from Ottertail, MN, or about 14m 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 14.7 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York Mills, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ottertail, MN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ottertail, MN
This is one driving day of about 14.7 miles and 28m.
At 14.7 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 7.3 mi from Ottertail, MN · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Ottertail, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York Mills, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New York Mills, 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
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
New York Mills, MN
Evening in New York Mills on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN covers 14.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Avenue, Main Street East, Highway 127. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Ottertail, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN is easy. At 28m 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 Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ottertail, MN to New York Mills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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