How far is Plymouth, MN from Tracy, MN?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Tracy, MN is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Tracy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Tracy.
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Start on the route
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 494 South
1590 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14
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Continue on 7th North Street
1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on 20th North Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on Highway 14 West
2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on US Highway 14
3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Broadway Street
2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Craig Avenue East
2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue East
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1667 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Rowland Street
135 m · 22 sec · Rowland Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
122 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Tracy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Slight 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 Plymouth to Tracy?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 75.8 miles from Plymouth and 76.1 miles from Tracy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tracy.
Stop Ideas Near Winthrop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winthrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 119.18 mi (191.8 km).
#1 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tracy
City in Minnesota
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 44.2332900, -95.6191800 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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