Origin
Bovey, MN
Morning in Bovey on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bovey, MN to Bowstring, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bovey, MN
Tom Fisk
Bowstring, MN
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
Bovey to Bowstring is 37.3 miles and takes about 1 hour via State Highway 6, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, taking you through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on state highways, making it an easy addition to a longer journey or a quick local excursion. Given its brief duration, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 4th Street | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 6 | 14.5 mi | 25m |
| Corey Street | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Division Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 133 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <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 Bovey, MN and Bowstring, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
84 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto CR 61
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 169
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Corey Street
4
Continue on US 169
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
5
Continue on US 2
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
6
Turn right onto MN 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
7
Continue on MN 6
14 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 6
8
Turn left onto County Road 133
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 133
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 133
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Bovey, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 61 / 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto CR 61 / 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169 / Corey Street
Turn right onto US 169 / Corey Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MN 6 / Division Street
Turn right onto MN 6 / Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
County Road 133
Turn left onto County Road 133
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
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.
Destination
Bowstring, MN
Morning in Bowstring on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
Cohasset, 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Northwest 4th Street, State Highway 6, and Corey Street. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 14.6 miles, likely on Northwest 4th Street, suggesting a good portion of the drive is on more direct, potentially faster roads. Expect the road conditions to vary as you transition between these different thoroughfares, providing a dynamic feel to your time behind the wheel.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 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?
2/10
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 early in the drive near CR 61 / 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bovey, MN to Bowstring, MN is easy. At 1h with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 61 / 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 169 / Corey Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (MN 6 / Division Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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: near the start (CR 61 / 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 169 / Corey Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (MN 6 / Division Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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