How far is Tracy, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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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 Tracy and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy and Minneapolis.
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Start on 3rd Street
17 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
134 m · 21 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2116 ft · 58 sec · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Craig Avenue
2572 ft · 1 min · Craig Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 14
17.2 mi · 22 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
13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street West
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street West
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Continue on US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on Black and Yellow Trail
103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail
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Continue on 20th North Street
1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
30.9 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tracy and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tracy and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tracy to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 78.3 miles from Tracy and 80 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tracy and Sunny near Minneapolis.
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 Tracy and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 126.82 mi (204.1 km).
#1 Tracy
City in Minnesota
| Population | 2,055 |
| Coordinates | 44.2332900, -95.6191800 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
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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