Distance Signs

Distance signs (see Figure 3‑8 for example) indicate the distance to significant destinations. Distance signs are addressed in Section 2E.36 of the Texas MUTCD.
Figure 3-8. Distance sign.
Design.
 Minimum letter and numeral sizes for Distance signs (as listed in Table 2E-2.1 of the Texas MUTCD) are as follows:
  • Destination: 8 inches for uppercase.
  • Numeral: 8 inches.
A Distance sign usually contains two or three lines. The maximum number of lines is three.
The top line must identify the name and actual distance to the community or destination (or route number or name if there is no community) associated with the next meaningful interchange.
The bottom line must provide the name and distance to a control city (on interstate highways) or an equivalent city (on non-interstate routes).
Placement.
 If the space between interchanges permits, Distance signs should be located at the end of a three-sign sequence beginning 500 ft beyond the end of the acceleration lane as follows:
  1. Route sign: 500 ft beyond the end of the acceleration lane.
  2. Speed Limit sign: 1,000 ft beyond Route sign.
  3. Distance sign: 1,000 ft beyond Speed Limit sign.