Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Chaska and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Chaska is about 36 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 88th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $474,975 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis36 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank88thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$474,97512 months through September 2026
- Average commute23 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 Chaska's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 33 min | $457,700 | Woodbury guide |
| St. Paul Park | 33 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Shakopee | 33 min | $428,450 | Chaska vs. Shakopee |
| Lakeville | 33 min | $510,000 | Lakeville guide |
| Anoka | 33 min | $345,000 | Anoka guide |
| Mahtomedi | 32 min | $475,000 | Mahtomedi guide |
Other drives from Chaska
- Downtown Saint Paul44 min
- MSP Airport32 min
- University of Minnesota39 min
- Mall of America29 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
Chaska to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Chaska to downtown Minneapolis?
About 36 minutes in light traffic from the center of Chaska, roughly 20 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Chaska?
23 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Chaska 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?
Woodbury (33 minutes, median $457,700), St. Paul Park (33 minutes, median $314,900), Shakopee (33 minutes, median $428,450), Lakeville (33 minutes, median $510,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Chaska?
The median sale price was $474,975 over the 12 months through September 2026 (402 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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