How far is Minneapolis, MN from Wayzata, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Wayzata.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn straight
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road
65 m · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Wayzata.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
9.39 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Wayzata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Wayzata?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.5 miles from Minneapolis and 6.5 miles from Wayzata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Wayzata.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 44.9741300, -93.5066200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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