Origin
Wayzata, MN
Evening in Wayzata on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayzata, MN to Maple Grove, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayzata, MN
Tom Fisk
Maple Grove, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, Gleason Lake Drive, Wayzata Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Wayzata, MN to Maple Grove, MN covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m, 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 12 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 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Gleason Lake Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Gleason Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Gleason Lake Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Gleason Lake Road
Turn left onto Gleason Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Gleason Lake Drive
Enter roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 494 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 494 North
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Gleason Lake Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wayzata Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bass Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Carlson Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gleason Lake Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chicago Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata, MN and Maple Grove, MN.
1
Start on Chicago Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chicago Avenue North
2
Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wayzata Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Gleason Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gleason Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
5
Enter roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gleason Lake Drive
6
Continue on Gleason Lake Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleason Lake Drive
7
Turn left onto Carlson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Carlson Parkway
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 494 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 494
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bass Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
Maple Grove, MN
Evening in Maple Grove on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Maple Grove, MN covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, Gleason Lake Drive, Wayzata Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.38 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Gleason Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (Gleason Lake Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wayzata, MN to Maple Grove, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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