How far is Preston, MN from Mabel, MN?
The driving distance from Preston, MN to Mabel, MN is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Mabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Mabel.
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Start on Saint Paul Street Southwest
9 m · 3 sec · Saint Paul Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Fillmore Street West
1 mi · 3 min · Fillmore Street West
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Turn right onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
17.6 mi · 24 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue on State Highway 44
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 44
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1508 ft · 35 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Fillmore Avenue
115 m · 17 sec · West Fillmore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fillmore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Mabel.
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.
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Turn right onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
17.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Preston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Mabel?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Preston and 12.1 miles from Mabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Preston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mabel.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
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 Harmony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Mabel. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).
#1 Preston
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 379 |
| Coordinates | 43.6702400, -92.0832200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mabel
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 744 |
| Coordinates | 43.5205200, -91.7695900 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fillmore Avenue (-91.769591, 43.520543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
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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