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Trip from Blackberry, MN to Bowstring, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blackberry, MN, MN

Blackberry, MN

Patricio Nahuelhual

Downtown Bowstring, MN, MN

Bowstring, MN

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Trip Overview

Blackberry, MN to Bowstring, MN is 37.8 miles and takes about 57 minutes via State Highway 6 and US 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, offering a straightforward journey. You'll experience a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of different road types, making it a quick and manageable trip. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest 4th Street 14.6 mi 20m
State Highway 6 14.5 mi 25m
US 2 7.3 mi 8m
Division Street 0.9 mi 1m
Northeast 4th Street 0.4 mi 1m
County Road 133 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest 4th Street — 14.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackberry, MN and Bowstring, MN.

1

Start on US 2

7.3 mi · 8 min · US 2
2

Turn left onto US 2; US 169

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
3

Continue on US 2

15 mi · 20 min · Northwest 4th Street
4

Turn right onto MN 6

0.9 mi · 1 min · Division Street
5

Continue on MN 6

14 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
6

Turn left onto County Road 133

200 ft · 8 sec · County Road 133
7

Arrive at destination

County Road 133

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Rapids, MN

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Rapids, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Blackberry, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
7.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 2; US 169 / Northeast 4th Street

Turn left onto US 2; US 169 / Northeast 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | MN 6 / Division Street

Turn right onto MN 6 / Division Street

Navigation decision point

4
37.7 mi into trip | ~57m in | County Road 133

Turn left onto County Road 133

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.68 one way

$11.35 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $6.13 $12.26
premium $4.60 $6.85 $13.69
diesel $4.80 $7.14 $14.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.97 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Blackberry, MN

Morning in Blackberry on Sunday

Local time

10:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 11:20PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 9:17PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Bowstring, MN

Morning in Bowstring on Sunday

Local time

10:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 11:20PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 9:17PM CDT until June 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

85°F

Grand Rapids, MN

19 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features a 58% highway share, indicating a good portion of your drive will be on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on Northwest 4th Street, which transitions into State Highway 6 and then US 2. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll likely experience varied road conditions and speeds as you progress from Blackberry to Bowstring. This blend means the drive won't feel entirely monotonous, offering some change of pace.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Northwest 4th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near US 2; US 169 / Northeast 4th Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blackberry, MN to Bowstring, MN is easy. At 57m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (US 2; US 169 / Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (MN 6 / Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (County Road 133): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,347 ft 1,284 ft

Total Climb

96 ft

Total Descent

50 ft

Highest Point

1,347 ft

~37.8 mi in

Elevation Range

63 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Blackberry, MN

Full guide →

Arriving in Bowstring, MN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Northwest 4th Street. 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 7.3 miles (US 2; US 169 / Northeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (MN 6 / Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (County Road 133): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bowstring, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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