How far is Preston, MN from Rushford Village, MN?

The driving distance from Preston, MN to Rushford Village, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.36 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.34 mi
27.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.21 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushford Village
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Preston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Preston
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Rushford Village
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Preston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whalan
MN

Human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Preston
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Rushford Village
12.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Rushford Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Rushford Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Paul Street Southwest

    9 m · 3 sec · Saint Paul Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fillmore Street West

    1 mi · 3 min · Fillmore Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  4. 4

    Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheridan Street West

    2634 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on Auburn Avenue South

    1147 ft · 31 sec · Auburn Avenue South

  7. 7

    Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    15.4 mi · 21 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cooperative Way

    2381 ft · 2 min · Cooperative Way

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    949 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Rushford Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
22 mi · 90%
Fillmore Street West
1.05 mi · 4%
Sheridan Street West
0.5 mi · 2%
Cooperative Way
0.45 mi · 2%
Auburn Avenue South
0.22 mi · 1%
Saint Paul Street Southwest
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

15.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whalan
00h 16m from Preston
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Preston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rushford Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Preston to Rushford Village?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Whalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Preston and 12.2 miles from Rushford Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:26 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 Rushford Village.

Stop Ideas Near Whalan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whalan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whalan.

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Winona station

42 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

56 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Tomah

117 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Rushford Village. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.91 km).

Preston

#1 Preston

City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States

Population379
Coordinates43.6702400, -92.0832200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Rushford Village

#2 Rushford Village

City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population838
Coordinates43.8066300, -91.7915400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul Street Southwest (-92.083289, 43.670241)
End: MN 30 (-91.791538, 43.806977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Preston and Rushford Village. The current time is 02:11:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.