How far is Tracy, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.94 mi
02h 38m
Flight
121.76 mi
195.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.76 mi
Kilometers
195.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.94 mi
Kilometers
242.91 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Tracy
74.6 mi
01h 19m
To Bloomington
76.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
121 mi · 80%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 4%
Main Street West
1.75 mi · 1%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 1%
West Rock Street
1.37 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

29.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winthrop
01h 19m from Tracy
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tracy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winthrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Tracy and 76.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.02 one way or $38.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Tracy and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 121.76 mi (195.96 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.619241, 44.233314)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $19.02
Round trip
$38.05
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.02 $38.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.90 $41.80
Premium $4.39 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $4.86 $25.93 $51.85

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 Tracy and Bloomington. The current time is 07:31:23.

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.