How far is Tracy, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.42 mi
03h 15m
Flight
116.17 mi
186.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.17 mi
Kilometers
186.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.42 mi
Kilometers
243.69 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Saint Cloud
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Raymond
MN

City in Minnesota

From Tracy
75.6 mi
01h 37m
To Saint Cloud
75.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    153 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 330th Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · 330th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 59

    13.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 59

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    29.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue North

    1978 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue North

    124 m · 17 sec · 16th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    2749 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue North

    77 m · 16 sec · 8th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    2 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23
29.6 mi · 20%
US Highway 59
13.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 14
6.02 mi · 4%
3rd Street Northeast
1.96 mi · 1%
South Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
01h 37m from Tracy
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tracy and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tracy to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Tracy and 75.8 miles from Saint Cloud.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tracy and Sunny near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 116.17 mi (186.95 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $19.06
Round trip
$38.12
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.06 $38.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.94 $41.88
Premium $4.39 $23.45 $46.91
Diesel $4.86 $25.97 $51.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy and Saint Cloud. The current time is 05:21:29.

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.