Origin
Rushford Village, MN
Evening in Rushford Village on Friday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rushford Village, MN to Preston, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rushford Village, MN
Tom Fisk
Preston, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Rushford Village to Preston is 24.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, offering a quick connection between two local communities. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger regional tour. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief, uncomplicated journey through a familiar landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a typical highway cruise. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, with a significant portion following the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 22 miles, allowing for a solid period of steady travel before encountering more winding sections. With 100% highway share, expect a consistent road surface throughout, but be prepared for the dynamic nature of a turn-heavy local drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Cooperative Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Cooperative Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (US 52; MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cooperative Way
Turn left onto Cooperative Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
At end of road, turn right onto MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 52; MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
At end of road, turn right onto US 52; MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Navigation decision point
3
23.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR 12 / Fillmore Street East
Turn left onto CR 12 / Fillmore Street East
Navigation decision point
3
24.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 17 / Saint Paul Street Southwest
Turn left onto CR 17 / Saint Paul Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway | 22 mi | 29m |
| Fillmore Street East | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Street East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cooperative Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Auburn Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MN 30 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Paul Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
— 22 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushford Village, MN and Preston, MN.
1
Start on MN 30
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MN 30
2
Turn left onto Cooperative Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooperative Way
3
At end of road, turn right onto MN 16
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
4
Continue on MN 16
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Auburn Avenue South
5
Turn straight onto MN 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Street East
6
Continue on MN 16
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 52; MN 16
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
8
Turn left onto CR 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fillmore Street East
9
Turn left onto CR 17
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Saint Paul Street Southwest
10
Arrive at destination
CR 17
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Preston, MN
Evening in Preston on Friday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rushford Village, MN to Preston, MN covers 24.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, Fillmore Street East, Sheridan Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Rushford Village, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Cooperative Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (US 52; MN 16 / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rushford Village, MN to Preston, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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