How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from Wayzata, MN?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.56 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.07 mi
17.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.56 mi
Kilometers
26.65 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-04-16T13:39
Arrive Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 2:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Medicine Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Brooklyn Park
8.3 mi
00h 12m
To Wayzata
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and Wayzata.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and Wayzata.

  1. 1

    Start on Zane Avenue North

    10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 169 South

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road

    65 m · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North

    753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and Wayzata.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
8.35 mi · 50%
I 394 West
4.68 mi · 28%
Brooklyn Boulevard
2.28 mi · 14%
Wayzata Boulevard West
0.75 mi · 5%
CR 101 South
0.31 mi · 2%
Chicago Avenue North
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Merge slight left

8.06 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medicine Lake
00h 12m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Wayzata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to Wayzata?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Brooklyn Park and 8.3 miles from Wayzata.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near Wayzata.

Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medicine Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

118 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.82 km).

Brooklyn Park

#1 Brooklyn Park

The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,574
Coordinates45.0941300, -93.3563400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Wayzata

#2 Wayzata

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population4,618
Coordinates44.9741300, -93.5066200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn Park (-93.35634, 45.09413)
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.14
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.07 $4.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.27 $4.55
Premium $4.39 $2.55 $5.09
Diesel $4.86 $2.82 $5.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Wayzata. The current time is 13:39:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.