How far is Chatfield, MN from Preston, MN?
The driving distance from Chatfield, MN to Preston, MN is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatfield and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatfield and Preston.
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Start on 2nd Street Southwest
12 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street South
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Highway 52 South
12.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 52 South
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Continue on Minnesota Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Minnesota Road Northwest
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Continue on Kansas Street Northwest
137 m · 10 sec · Kansas Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Saint Paul Street Northwest
735 ft · 20 sec · Saint Paul Street Northwest
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Continue on Spring Avenue Northwest
650 ft · 18 sec · Spring Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Saint Anthony Street North
774 ft · 23 sec · Saint Anthony Street North
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Turn right onto Fillmore Street West
111 m · 15 sec · Fillmore Street West
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street Southwest
9 m · 1 sec · Saint Paul Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Paul Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatfield and Preston.
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.
Highway 52 South
Continue on Highway 52 South
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chatfield and Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatfield to Preston?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Chatfield and 7.5 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chatfield and Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain
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 Fountain.
Winona station
La Crosse
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatfield and Preston. Straight-line distance: 13.21 mi (21.26 km).
#1 Chatfield
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,234 |
| Coordinates | 43.8455200, -92.1890500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preston
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 379 |
| Coordinates | 43.6702400, -92.0832200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-92.08322, 43.67024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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