Origin
Wayzata, MN
Evening in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayzata, MN to Eagan, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Eagan, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Eagan, MN covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, Cedar Avenue South, Diffley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 494 and Cedar Avenue South. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.1 miles on I 494.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Cedar Avenue South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right 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
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Diffley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Wayzata Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pilot Knob Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 16.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata, MN and Eagan, MN.
1
Start on Chicago Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chicago Avenue North
2
Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Merge onto US 12
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 12
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1A-B
Toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 494
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
11
Merge onto MN 77
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward CR 30: Diffley Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Diffley Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
Diffley Road
15
Continue on CR 30
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Diffley Road
16
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
17
Continue on CR 31
513 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pilot Knob Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 31
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
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
Eagan, MN
Evening in Eagan on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Wayzata, MN to Eagan, MN covers 26.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, Cedar Avenue South, Diffley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Wayzata, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 15 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wayzata, MN to Eagan, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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