How far is Preston, MN from Washington, MN?
The driving distance from Preston, MN to Washington, MN is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Washington.
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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
111 m · 15 sec · Fillmore Street West
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Turn left onto Saint Anthony Street North
774 ft · 21 sec · Saint Anthony Street North
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Continue on Spring Avenue Northwest
650 ft · 18 sec · Spring Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Saint Paul Street Northwest
578 ft · 21 sec · Saint Paul Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Kansas Street Northwest
679 ft · 15 sec · Kansas Street Northwest
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Continue on Minnesota Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Minnesota Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right onto State Highway 80
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Gold Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Gold Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fillmore Street
110 m · 10 sec · West Fillmore Street
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Continue on North Line Street
2772 ft · 1 min · North Line Street
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Continue on County Highway 5
4.3 mi · 11 min · County Highway 5
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 4
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 4
1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway 4
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Washington.
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 left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
9.07 mi · 00h 11m
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 Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Washington?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Wykoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Preston and 10 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 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 $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 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 Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Wykoff
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 Wykoff.
Winona station
La Crosse
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Washington. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).
#1 Preston
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 379 |
| Coordinates | 43.6702400, -92.0832200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 752 |
| Coordinates | 43.7758000, -92.3387800 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.338987, 43.775823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
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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