Milepost

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Literal Signpost

Mileposts are used literally to indicate distance on roads especially in rural or less populated areas.

Just after milepost 27, turn left onto the gravel road.

Pro Tip 2/3

Travel Progress

Mileposts help track progress on a journey, showing how far you've come or how much further to go.

They cheered when the car passed the milepost marking halfway to their destination.

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Not for City Travel

Mileposts are rarely found within cities; they are more common on highways and country roads.

You won't find a milepost on city streets, they are for longer distances.