Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 494, Gleason Lake Drive, Wayzata Boulevard West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Maple Grove, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN?

The route from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 13m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 17m

10 AM

0h 15m

12 PM

0h 15m

3 PM

0h 16m

5 PM

0h 17m

8 PM

0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 494, Gleason Lake Drive, Wayzata Boulevard West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 494 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 494 South

8

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 494 South

5

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 494

Merge onto I 494

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Carlson Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 20 Toward Carlson Parkway

5

6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | Gleason Lake Drive

Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 494	5.2 mi	6m
Gleason Lake Drive	1.6 mi	3m
Wayzata Boulevard West	0.7 mi	1m
Bass Lake Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Gleason Lake Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Chicago Avenue North	0.1 mi	<1m
Carlson Parkway	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 494 — 5.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Wayzata, MN.

1

Start on CR 10

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Bass Lake Road

2

Take the ramp

293 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 494 South Use the right lane.

3

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Merge onto I 494

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 494

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 20 Toward Carlson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Turn right onto Carlson Parkway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Carlson Parkway

7

Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive

Use the right lane.

8

Enter roundabout onto CR 15

140 ft · 3 sec · Gleason Lake Drive

9

Continue on CR 15

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive

10

Continue on Gleason Lake Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Gleason Lake Road

11

Turn right onto CR 101

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West

Use the straight / right lanes.

12

Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

13

Arrive at destination

Chicago Avenue North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.37 one way

$2.74 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$1.48	$2.95
premium	$4.53	$1.64	$3.28
diesel	$5.61	$2.03	$4.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.97	$0.44
Efficient EV	2.3	$0.80	$0.37
EV Truck/SUV	3.7	$1.29	$0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maple Grove, MN

Afternoon in Maple Grove on Thursday

Local time

4:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wayzata, MN

Afternoon in Wayzata on Thursday

Local time

4:22 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

25 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

14m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 494, Gleason Lake Drive, Wayzata Boulevard West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Maple Grove, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.37 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 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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