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Distance from Preston to St Charles

Driving Distance
25 mi 40.3 km
Flying Distance
20.4 mi 32.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Preston, Minnesota to St Charles, Minnesota is 25 mi (40.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 20.4 mi (32.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 31 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Preston
Place Preston
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 43.673755
Longitude -92.083681
GPS 43.673755° N, 92.083681° W
Local Time 6:48 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

St Charles
Place St Charles
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 43.969417
Longitude -92.064194
GPS 43.969417° N, 92.064194° W
Local Time 6:48 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Preston, Minnesota to St Charles, Minnesota covers 25 mi (40.3 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 31 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (24.5-33.1 miles / 39-53 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

US-52 N and MN-74 N
25 mi 31 minutes
Shortest
US-52 N
33.1 mi 37 minutes
County Rd 11 and MN-74 N
24.5 mi 30 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.