How far is Woodbury, MN from Tracy, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Tracy, MN is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
269.51 mi
05h 39m
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
269.51 mi
Kilometers
433.73 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tracy
Wed, May 13, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T21:40
Arrive Tracy
Wed, May 13, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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 Woodbury
134.6 mi
02h 49m
To Tracy
134.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    29.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 23/67

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 59

    14 mi · 18 min · US Highway 59

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 330th Avenue

    26 m · 4 sec · 330th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    153 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 27%
US 71
38.6 mi · 14%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 23/67
29.6 mi · 11%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 7%
US Highway 59
14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

53.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
212.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cold Spring
02h 49m from Woodbury
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 134.6 miles from Woodbury and 134.9 miles from Tracy.

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 57 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Woodbury and Tracy. Straight-line distance: 212.5 mi (341.99 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Tracy

#2 Tracy

City in Minnesota

Population2,055
Coordinates44.2332900, -95.6191800
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Tracy (-95.61918, 44.23329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.88
19.02 gal · 72 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $33.94 $67.88
Mid-grade $3.92 $37.29 $74.58
Premium $4.39 $41.77 $83.54
Diesel $4.86 $46.26 $92.51

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 Woodbury and Tracy. The current time is 21:40:49.

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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.