How far is Tracy, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Tracy, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.54 mi
04h 37m
Flight
212.5 mi
341.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.5 mi
Kilometers
341.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.54 mi
Kilometers
427.34 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy
Wed, May 13, 6:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 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
Cold Spring
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tracy
134.5 mi
02h 18m
To Woodbury
131 mi
02h 18m

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
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  14. 14

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 30%
State Highway 23
29.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 59
13.9 mi · 5%
US Highway 14
6.02 mi · 2%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
212.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cold Spring
02h 18m from Tracy
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tracy and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Cold Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Tracy and 131 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tracy and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Cold Spring

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

25 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

104 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

112 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 212.5 mi (341.99 km).

Tracy

#1 Tracy

City in Minnesota

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

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.619241, 44.233314)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.47 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.88
18.74 gal · 70.94 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $33.44 $66.88
Mid-grade $3.92 $36.74 $73.48
Premium $4.39 $41.15 $82.31
Diesel $4.86 $45.58 $91.15

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 Woodbury. The current time is 21:01:35.

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.