How far is Bowstring, MN from Nashwauk, MN?

The driving distance from Bowstring, MN to Nashwauk, MN is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.75 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.75 mi
Kilometers
73.62 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Bowstring
Wed, Apr 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowstring
2026-04-15T13:17
Arrive Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Cohasset
MN

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

From Bowstring
25.8 mi
00h 28m
To Nashwauk
19.9 mi
00h 28m

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 Nashwauk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 28 min · Northeast 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    775 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 4th Street
21 mi · 46%
Main Avenue
14.6 mi · 32%
State Highway 6
14.5 mi · 32%
Division Street
0.88 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.74 mi · 2%
County Road 133
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 4th Street

Continue on Northeast 4th Street

19.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cohasset
00h 28m from Bowstring
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Cohasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Bowstring and 19.9 miles from Nashwauk.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 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 Nashwauk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowstring and Nashwauk. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.59 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 Nashwauk

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population951
Coordinates47.3802100, -93.1682500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 133 (-93.796599, 47.543114)
End: (-93.168247, 47.380007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $5.75
Round trip
$11.49
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.75 $11.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.31 $12.63
Premium $4.39 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $4.86 $7.83 $15.66

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 Nashwauk. The current time is 13:17:46.

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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.