How far is Tracy, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
143.59 mi
02h 40m
Flight
120.71 mi
194.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.71 mi
Kilometers
194.26 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.59 mi
Kilometers
231.08 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Tracy
Wed, May 13, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Cambria
MN

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Tracy
72.3 mi
01h 20m
To Lakeville
71.3 mi
01h 20m

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
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2827 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21

    1454 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    7 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    13.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 417st Lane

    1294 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Highway 14

    2727 ft · 47 sec · Old Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 99

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 99

    35 m · 4 sec · State Highway 99

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    152 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  38. 38

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  42. 42

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 m · 1 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on 185th Street East

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East

  47. 47

    Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  49. 49

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  51. 51

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  52. 52

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  53. 53

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  54. 54

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
55 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
67.9 mi · 47%
State Highway 99
44.3 mi · 31%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 3%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 2%
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.51 mi · 2%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambria
01h 20m from Tracy
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tracy and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Tracy and 71.3 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 120.71 mi (194.26 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.619241, 44.233314)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $18.09
Round trip
$36.19
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.09 $36.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.88 $39.76
Premium $4.39 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $4.86 $24.66 $49.32

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 Lakeville. The current time is 20:52:34.

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.