Origin
Eagan, MN
Night in Eagan on Thursday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27 mi
43 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagan, MN
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Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 27 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diffley Road, MN 77 North, Cedar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 27 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.
Diffley Road 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 Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 36m 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 Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diffley Road | — | — |
| MN 77 North | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| I 494 West | — | — |
| US 12 West | — | — |
| Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa | — | — |
| CR 101 South | — | — |
| Gleason Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Diffley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan, MN and Wayzata, MN.
1
Start on Pilot Knob Road
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
2
Turn left onto Diffley Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diffley Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Diffley Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Diffley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 494 West, MN 5 West
9
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
11 min
10
Keep slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 12 West: Wayzata
12
Merge slight left
79 ft
·
1 sec
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 12 West: Wayzata
15
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
Night in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
9:27 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
36m 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 Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 27 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diffley Road, MN 77 North, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Eagan, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 36m 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 Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagan, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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