How far is Saint Paul, MN from Tracy, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Tracy, MN is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Tracy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Tracy.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Shepard Road
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Continue on South Mississippi River Boulevard
81 m · 8 sec · South Mississippi River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 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 Saint Paul 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Tracy?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 80.7 miles from Saint Paul and 81 miles from Tracy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and 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.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 133.64 mi (215.07 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.77 | $55.55 |
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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