How far is it from Preston, MN, to La Crescent, MN, ?

The distance between Preston, MN, and La Crescent, MN, is 56 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Preston, MN, to La Crescent, MN, ?

The drive from Preston, MN, to La Crescent, MN, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Preston, MN, to La Crescent, MN, ?

The fastest route from Preston, MN, to La Crescent, MN, covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is La Crescent, MN from Preston, MN?

La Crescent, MN lies roughly to the east of Preston, MN.

Which roads does the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN follow?

The drive from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN mainly follows MN 16.

Which towns do you pass between Preston, MN and La Crescent, MN?

Towns on the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN include Rushford, Caledonia.

Are there charging stations between Preston, MN and La Crescent, MN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN, including Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); Dahl Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Preston, MN La Crescent, MN

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN takes about 1 h 25 min via MN 16. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Preston, MN, Whalan, MN, Rushford Village, MN, Houston, MN, La Crescent, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 56 mi

1 Depart right onto Spring Street Northwest 46 yd
2 Turn sharp left onto Spring Avenue Northwest 146 yd
3 Continue straight onto Saint Paul Street Northwest 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Kansas Street Northwest 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 2 mi
6 Continue left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 6 mi
7 Continue straight onto Sheridan Street West 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Auburn Avenue South 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 18 mi
10 At end of road, turn right onto South Mill Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 1 mi
12 Continue left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 11 mi
13 Continue straight onto West Cedar Street 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 12 mi
15 Continue left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 6 mi
16 Continue straight 1 mi
17 Turn left onto North 2nd Street 171 yd
18 At end of road, turn left onto North Walnut Street 92 yd
19 Turn right onto North 1st Street 30 yd
20 Arrive left onto North 1st Street

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The return trip from La Crescent, MN to Preston, MN covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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Charging points along the way

28 chargers

Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2845 Midwest Dr, Onalaska, WI, 54650250 kW
Clason Buick GMCCCS · 3232 Mormon Coulee Rd, LaCrosse, WI, 54601150 kW
Dahl FordCCS · 561 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650150 kW
DAHL HYUNDAI STATION2CCS, CHAdeMO · 712 4th St S, La Crosse, WI, 54601150 kW
Pischke Motors - La Crosse - DCFCCCS · 434 4th Street South, La Crosse, WI, 5460160 kW

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La Crescent, MN → Bangor, WI20 mi · 25 min La Crescent, MN → Caledonia, MN20 mi · 30 min La Crescent, MN → Dakota, MN8 mi · 15 min La Crescent, MN → Holmen, WI15 mi · 25 min La Crescent, MN → Stoddard, WI15 mi · 30 min La Crescent, MN → Chaseburg, WI19 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Preston, MN, {fromState} to La Crescent, MN, {toState}?: The distance between Preston, MN, {fromState} and La Crescent, MN, {toState} is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Preston, MN, {fromState} to La Crescent, MN, {toState}?: The drive from Preston, MN, {fromState} to La Crescent, MN, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Preston, MN, {fromState} to La Crescent, MN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Preston, MN, {fromState} to La Crescent, MN, {toState} covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is La Crescent, MN from Preston, MN?: La Crescent, MN lies roughly to the east of Preston, MN.
Which roads does the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN follow?: The drive from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN mainly follows MN 16.
Which towns do you pass between Preston, MN and La Crescent, MN?: Towns on the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN include Rushford, Caledonia.
Are there charging stations between Preston, MN and La Crescent, MN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Preston, MN to La Crescent, MN, including Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); Dahl Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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