Origin
New York Mills, MN
Late night in New York Mills on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York Mills, MN to Perham, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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
Perham, MN
Petr Ganaj
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between New York Mills and Perham, Minnesota, this 11.2-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require any overnight planning. You can easily complete this drive with a fuel budget of just $2, keeping costs incredibly low for your Midwest excursion. Since this route keeps you within the same region, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or climate. It is a practical, no-fuss journey that serves as a simple link between these two local communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| County Highway 80 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Centennial Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Centennial 84 Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 7.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills, MN and Perham, MN.
1
Start on CH 67; 84
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Centennial 84 Drive
2
Continue on CH 84
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Centennial Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10
4
Turn right onto CH 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 80
5
Continue on CH 80
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on CH 80
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Highway 80
7
Continue on CH 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto CH 8
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Avenue North
9
Arrive at destination
CH 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CH 80 / County Highway 80
Turn right onto CH 80 / County Highway 80
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CH 8 / 1st Avenue North
Turn right onto CH 8 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Perham, MN
Late night in Perham on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 11.2-mile trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. You will navigate a series of local roads, specifically utilizing West Centennial Drive, Highway 80, and East Main Street to reach your destination. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a highway sprint. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so stay alert for consistent turns as you transition between these smaller roadways. It feels less like a major highway trek and more like a functional, winding drive through the local countryside.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and County Highway 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New York Mills, MN to Perham, MN is easy. At 16m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CH 80 / County Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (CH 8 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CH 80 / County Highway 80): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (CH 8 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Perham, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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