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Distance: What It Means & What To Do

Distance (D2-1) - rectangle (horizontal) green with white guide sign: The listed destinations are the indicated number of miles away
MUTCD CodeD2-1
CategoryGuide Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorGreen with white

What Does the Distance Mean?

The listed destinations are the indicated number of miles away.

About This Sign

Distance signs show how many miles to upcoming destinations, helping drivers plan stops and turns.

Other Guide Signs

Destination (D1-1) - rectangle (horizontal) green with white guide sign: Follow this sign toward the indicated destination

Destination

D1-1

Exit (E5-1) - rectangle (horizontal) green with white guide sign: A highway exit is ahead

Exit

E5-1

Exit Number (E1-4) - rectangle (horizontal) green with white guide sign: This is the exit number for the upcoming interchange

Exit Number

E1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Distance mean?

The listed destinations are the indicated number of miles away.

What shape and color is the Distance?

The Distance uses the Rectangle (horizontal) shape and Green with white coloring.

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