How far is Keewatin, MN from Bowstring, MN?
The driving distance from Keewatin, MN to Bowstring, MN is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keewatin and Bowstring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keewatin and Bowstring.
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Start on Old Hwy 169
821 ft · 28 sec · Old Hwy 169
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2421 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 169 West
25.2 mi · 33 min · Highway 169 West
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
14.6 mi · 21 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Division Street
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Continue on State Highway 6
14.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto County Road 133
61 m · 9 sec · County Road 133
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 133
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keewatin and Bowstring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 169 West
Turn right onto Highway 169 West
25.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Keewatin 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 Keewatin to Bowstring?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Keewatin and 28.3 miles from Bowstring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Keewatin and Slight Chance Light Rain near Bowstring.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keewatin and Bowstring. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.72 km).
#1 Keewatin
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 47.3996600, -93.0724200 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowstring
Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
| Population | 229 |
| Coordinates | 47.5430000, -93.7966000 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowstring (-93.7966, 47.543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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