Origin
Maple Grove, MN
Afternoon in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Maple Grove, MN
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Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
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 South, Carlson Parkway, Gleason Lake Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 South 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 Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 14m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 South | — | — |
| Carlson Parkway | — | — |
| Gleason Lake Drive | — | — |
| Gleason Lake Road | — | — |
| Wayzata Boulevard West | — | — |
| Chicago Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 494 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Grove, MN and Wayzata, MN.
1
Start on Bass Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bass Lake Road
2
Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
292 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 494 South
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 494 South
4
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
6 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Parkway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Carlson Parkway
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
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gleason Lake Drive
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gleason Lake Drive
9
Exit the roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
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 Wayzata Boulevard West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard West
12
Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chicago Avenue North
13
Arrive at your destination
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Wayzata, MN
Afternoon in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
3:04 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 South, Carlson Parkway, Gleason Lake Drive. 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.
The drive from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN is easy. At 14m 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 Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maple Grove, MN to Wayzata, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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