# 28 C.F.R. § 21.5 (2026): Use of table of distances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 21.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Use of table of distances
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 21: WITNESS FEES / § 21.5: § 21.5   Use of table of distances.

## Text

Mileage payable to witnesses under 28 U.S.C. 1821 shall be computed on the basis of odometer readings or the highway distances as stated in the Rand McNally Standard Highway Mileage Guide or in any generally accepted highway mileage guide which contains a shortline nationwide table of distances. However, with respect to travel in areas for which no such highway mileage guide exists, mileage payable under 28 U.S.C. 1821 shall be based on the lesser of either (a) the route of travel actually employed or (b) a usually traveled route.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 21.1 (2026) § 21.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.2 (2026) § 21.2   Employees of the United States serving as witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.3 (2026) § 21.3   Aliens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.4 (2026) § 21.4   Fees and allowances of fact witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.5 (2026) § 21.5   Use of table of distances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.6 (2026) § 21.6   Proceedings in forma pauperis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 21.7 (2026) § 21.7   Certification of witness attendance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P21_S21_7.md)

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