How far is Tracy, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Blaine, MN is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
173.18 mi
03h 02m
Flight
133.48 mi
214.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.48 mi
Kilometers
214.82 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.18 mi
Kilometers
278.71 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Tracy
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Blaine
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy
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
Brownton
MN

Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Tracy
84.8 mi
01h 31m
To Blaine
88.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    17 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morgan Street

    134 m · 21 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    2116 ft · 58 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Craig Avenue

    2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on West Rock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Rock Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street West

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Black and Yellow Trail

    103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
125 mi · 72%
MN 100 North
13.5 mi · 8%
Highway 65 Northeast
6.27 mi · 4%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 2%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 1%
Main Street West
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Keep slight right

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownton
01h 31m from Tracy
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tracy and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Tracy and 88.4 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tracy and Sunny near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Brownton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 133.48 mi (214.82 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.619241, 44.233314)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.13 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.61
12.22 gal · 46.26 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.81 $43.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.96 $47.91
Premium $4.39 $26.84 $53.67
Diesel $4.86 $29.72 $59.44

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy and Blaine. The current time is 20:17:24.

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.