Origin
Brooklyn Park, MN
Afternoon in Brooklyn Park on Thursday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wayzata, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 16.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, I 394 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Brooklyn Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 394): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 394 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 394 West
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 394
Merge onto I 394
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Brooklyn Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 394 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wayzata Boulevard West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chicago Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gleason Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Zane Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park, MN and Wayzata, MN.
1
Start on CR 14
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zane Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 152
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 169 South
4
Merge onto US 169
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 394 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 394
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 155A
Toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gleason Lake Road
10
Turn right onto CR 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chicago Avenue North
12
Arrive at destination
Chicago Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
3:10 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
24 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
24m 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 Brooklyn Park, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 16.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, Brooklyn Boulevard, I 394. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 394): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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