Origin
Wayzata, MN
Night in Wayzata on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayzata, MN to Blaine, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Blaine, MN covers 24.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 65 Northeast, MN 100, I 394 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Highway 65 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 24.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 65 Northeast and MN 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on Highway 65 Northeast.
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.
Highway 65 Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 65 Northeast and MN 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 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 14 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mill...
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MN 55 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 55 East
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 65 Northeast | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| MN 100 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| I 394 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Olson Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Wayzata Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 169 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 65 Northeast
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata, MN and Blaine, 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
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
4
Merge onto I 394
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 3
Toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 169
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MN 55 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MN 55
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olson Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto MN 100
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
14
Merge onto I 694
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MN 65
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MN 65
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Blaine, MN
Night in Blaine on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
5 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
35m 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 Blaine, MN covers 24.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 65 Northeast, MN 100, I 394. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $3.71 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 14 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wayzata, MN to Blaine, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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