How far is Bloomington, MN from Tracy, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Tracy, MN is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.15 mi
03h 12m
Flight
121.76 mi
195.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.76 mi
Kilometers
195.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.15 mi
Kilometers
241.64 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winthrop
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
74.9 mi
01h 36m
To Tracy
75.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Tracy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Tracy.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 14 West

    2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 14

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Continue on East Rock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 14

    17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  30. 30

    Continue on Craig Avenue East

    2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue East

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1667 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Rowland Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Tracy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
54 mi · 36%
MN 5 West
38.2 mi · 25%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 20%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 9%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 5%
Main Street East
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

36.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
01h 36m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Tracy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Tracy?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Bloomington and 75.2 miles from Tracy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Tracy.

Stop Ideas Near Winthrop

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winthrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winthrop.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

115 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 121.76 mi (195.96 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Tracy

#2 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.83
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.92 $37.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.78 $41.56
Premium $4.39 $23.28 $46.56
Diesel $4.86 $25.78 $51.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Tracy. The current time is 10:35:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.