kilometer marker

Road distance indicator

A kilometer marker is a sign posted along a road or trail indicating distance from a starting point, measured in kilometers.

These markers help travelers track progress and locate positions: The accident occurred near kilometer marker 47.

In countries using miles, the equivalent is a mile marker.

Related

scenic route · interstate · odometer · mileage · landmark · exit · pavement · shoulder · asphalt · journey · waypoint · numbering · reflector · green · metal · travel · countdown · speed limit

Opposites
measurement system

kilometer markermile marker

Numbered highway position indicator

milepost · mile post · milestone

type of road signage

kilometer markerspeed limit sign

Marker showing maximum velocity

stop sign · yield sign · warning sign · traffic signal · no entry sign

Family

kilometer, marker, kilometre, mark, kilo, meter, metre, metric, metrics

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G