How far is Maple Grove, MN from Tracy, MN?

The driving distance from Maple Grove, MN to Tracy, MN is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 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
156.13 mi
03h 19m
Flight
121.11 mi
194.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.11 mi
Kilometers
194.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.13 mi
Kilometers
251.26 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM CDT
Return by in Maple Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Grove
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 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 Maple Grove
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 Maple Grove
77.9 mi
01h 39m
To Tracy
78.2 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 Maple Grove and Tracy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove and Tracy.

  1. 1

    Start on Bass Lake Road

    2569 ft · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 South

    89 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South

    1372 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

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

    2434 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on 7th North Street

    1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 14 West

    2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 14

    3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  24. 24

    Continue on East Rock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 14

    17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on Craig Avenue East

    2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue East

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1667 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Rowland Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Grove 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
54 mi · 35%
MN 5 West
38 mi · 24%
State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 19%
I 494 South
14 mi · 9%
US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 8%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
01h 39m from Maple Grove
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove to Tracy?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 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?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Maple Grove and 78.2 miles from Tracy.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 $19.67 one way or $39.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 121.11 mi (194.9 km).

Maple Grove

#1 Maple Grove

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population72,881
Coordinates45.0724600, -93.4557900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Tracy

#2 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Grove (-93.45579, 45.07246)
End: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $19.67
Round trip
$39.33
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.67 $39.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.60 $43.21
Premium $4.39 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $4.86 $26.80 $53.60

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 Maple Grove and Tracy. The current time is 09:03:06.

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.