Origin
Blaine, MN
Evening in Blaine on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 24.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, I 694 West, MN 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| I 694 West | — | — |
| MN 100 | — | — |
| MN 55 | — | — |
| MN 55 West | — | — |
| Olson Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 169 South | — | — |
| I 394 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Wayzata, MN.
1
Start on Central Avenue Northeast
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
3
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
299 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694 West
5
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
7
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MN 55
9
Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
MN 55 West
10
Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Olson Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 169 South
12
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 394 West
14
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
17
Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gleason Lake Road
18
Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard West
19
Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chicago Avenue North
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wayzata, MN
Evening in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 24.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue Northeast, I 694 West, MN 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Blaine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blaine, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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