Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Anoka and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Anoka is about 33 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 76th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $345,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis33 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank76thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$345,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute24.5 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to downtown Minneapolis at a similar price
Cities with a shorter drive where homes sold for no more than 15% above Anoka's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 29 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Newport | 28 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
| Champlin | 28 min | $385,000 | Anoka vs. Champlin |
| Blaine | 28 min | $380,000 | Anoka vs. Blaine |
| Apple Valley | 28 min | $380,000 | Apple Valley guide |
| White Bear Lake | 27 min | $365,000 | White Bear Lake guide |
Other drives from Anoka
- Downtown Saint Paul37 min
- MSP Airport49 min
- University of Minnesota35 min
- Mall of America48 min
Drive times are light-traffic estimates from each city’s center (OpenStreetMap routing). Your trip depends on your address and the time of day; allow more at rush hour.
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Quick answers
Anoka to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Anoka to downtown Minneapolis?
About 33 minutes in light traffic from the center of Anoka, roughly 17 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Anoka?
24.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Anoka residents in the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), to all destinations.
Which cities have a shorter drive to downtown Minneapolis at a similar price?
Oakdale (29 minutes, median $329,900), Newport (28 minutes, median $391,500), Champlin (28 minutes, median $385,000), Blaine (28 minutes, median $380,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Anoka?
The median sale price was $345,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (207 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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