Origin
Wayzata, MN
Afternoon in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayzata, MN to Eden Prairie, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Eden Prairie, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, Baker Road, Wayzata Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Eden Prairie, MN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m, 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 4.9 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 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
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 10 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
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 62, CR 62
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 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 62
Turn right onto CR 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wayzata, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 62 along the way.
Cr 62
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Baker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wayzata Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mitchell Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Scenic Heights Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata, MN and Eden Prairie, 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
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13
Toward MN 62, CR 62
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 62
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 60
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Baker Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mitchell Road
12
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Heights Road
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Scenic Heights Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Eden Prairie, MN
Afternoon in Eden Prairie on Thursday
Local time
1:34 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
19m 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 Eden Prairie, MN covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, Baker Road, Wayzata Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.70 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 10 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
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.
On the drive from Wayzata, MN to Eden Prairie, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 62 along the way.
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