Origin
Plymouth, MN
Afternoon in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, MN to Wayzata, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.9 mi
8 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 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MN
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Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MN to Wayzata, MN covers 4.9 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gleason Lake Drive, I 494, Wayzata Boulevard West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on Gleason Lake Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gleason Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 494 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Wayzata Boulevard West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MN 55 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gleason Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Carlson Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gleason Lake Drive
— 1.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MN and Wayzata, MN.
1
Start on MN 55
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MN 55
2
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 494
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 20
Toward Carlson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Carlson Parkway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Carlson Parkway
6
Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 15
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gleason Lake Drive
8
Continue on CR 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
9
Continue on Gleason Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
18 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left toward I 494 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 South
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Gleason Lake Drive
Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 15 / Gleason Lake Drive
Enter roundabout onto CR 15 / Gleason Lake Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 101 / Wayzata Boulevard West
Turn right onto CR 101 / Wayzata Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.73 one way
$1.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.79 | $1.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.43 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:48 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
9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
4.9 mi in 9m — 33% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Gleason Lake Drive.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on Gleason Lake Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 4.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Gleason Lake Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on Gleason Lake Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Gleason Lake Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wayzata, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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