How far is Coleraine, MN from Bowstring, MN?

The driving distance from Coleraine, MN to Bowstring, MN is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
36.83 mi
01h 00m
Flight
24.61 mi
39.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.61 mi
Kilometers
39.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.83 mi
Kilometers
59.28 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowstring
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Coleraine
Wed, Apr 15, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleraine
2026-04-15T09:09
Arrive Bowstring
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleraine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Coleraine
18.4 mi
00h 30m
To Bowstring
18.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gayley Avenue

    12 m · 9 sec · Gayley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kerr Avenue

    98 m · 17 sec · Kerr Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    111 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Corey Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Corey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 4th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    14.6 mi · 21 min · Northwest 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 6

    14.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 133

    61 m · 9 sec · County Road 133

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 133

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 4th Street
14.6 mi · 40%
State Highway 6
14.5 mi · 39%
Corey Street
5.86 mi · 16%
Division Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Northeast 4th Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest 4th Street

Continue on Northwest 4th Street

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zemple
00h 30m from Coleraine
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 18.4 miles from Coleraine and 18.5 miles from Bowstring.

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 12.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleraine and Bowstring. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.61 km).

Coleraine

#1 Coleraine

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,972
Coordinates47.2888300, -93.4277100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bowstring

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population229
Coordinates47.5430000, -93.7966000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Coleraine (-93.42771, 47.28883)
End: Bowstring (-93.7966, 47.543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
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
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.10 $10.19
Premium $4.39 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.86 $6.32 $12.65

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 Coleraine and Bowstring. The current time is 09:09:18.

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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.