How far is Bowstring, MN from Bovey, MN?

The driving distance from Bowstring, MN to Bovey, MN is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
37.28 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.28 mi
Kilometers
59.99 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bovey
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Bowstring
Wed, Apr 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowstring
2026-04-15T13:16
Arrive Bovey
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowstring
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
Zemple
MN

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bowstring
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bovey
18.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowstring and Bovey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowstring and Bovey.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 133

    61 m · 11 sec · County Road 133

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    14.5 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  3. 3

    Continue on Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    14.6 mi · 21 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 4th Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Northeast 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2170 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowstring and Bovey.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
14.6 mi · 39%
State Highway 6
14.5 mi · 39%
Northeast 4th Street
6.81 mi · 18%
Division Street
0.88 mi · 2%
County Road 133
0.04 mi
2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Turn left onto Main Avenue

14.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zemple
00h 23m from Bowstring
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bowstring and Chance Rain And Snow near Bovey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowstring to Bovey?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Zemple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Bowstring and 18.6 miles from Bovey.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Bowstring and Chance Rain And Snow near Bovey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowstring and Bovey. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.56 km).

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#1 Bowstring

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population229
Coordinates47.5430000, -93.7966000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bovey

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population784
Coordinates47.2955000, -93.4188200
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 133 (-93.796599, 47.543114)
End: 2nd Street (-93.418812, 47.295601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 Bowstring and Bovey. The current time is 13:16:45.

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.