How far is Eagan, MN from Tracy, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Tracy, MN is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.29 mi
03h 19m
Flight
127.08 mi
204.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.08 mi
Kilometers
204.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.29 mi
Kilometers
240.26 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
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
Nicollet
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Eagan
74.5 mi
01h 39m
To Tracy
74.8 mi
01h 39m

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 Eagan and Tracy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diffley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35E South

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  7. 7

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    721 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 99

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Highway 14

    2727 ft · 51 sec · Old Highway 14

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 417st Lane

    1195 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane

  28. 28

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    72 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, MN 15 South

    102 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, MN 15 South

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  35. 35

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  37. 37

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 14 West

    2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West

  41. 41

    Continue on US Highway 14

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East

  45. 45

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  46. 46

    Continue on East Rock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street

  47. 47

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14

  48. 48

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  49. 49

    Continue on US Highway 14

    17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  50. 50

    Continue on Craig Avenue East

    2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue East

  51. 51

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1667 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Rowland Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan 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
54 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
67.2 mi · 45%
2nd Street West
27.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 99
10.8 mi · 7%
I 35E South
5.61 mi · 4%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 3%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nicollet
01h 39m from Eagan
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eagan 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 Eagan to Tracy?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Nicollet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Eagan and 74.8 miles from Tracy.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nicollet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nicollet, 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 Nicollet.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

110 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 127.08 mi (204.52 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Tracy

#2 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.62
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.81 $37.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.66 $41.33
Premium $4.39 $23.15 $46.29
Diesel $4.86 $25.63 $51.27

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 Eagan and Tracy. The current time is 09:08:07.

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.