Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Circle Pines and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Circle Pines is about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 44th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $306,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank44thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$306,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.9 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 Circle Pines's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 25 min | $343,250 | West St. Paul guide |
| North St. Paul | 24 min | $335,000 | Circle Pines vs. North St. Paul |
| Maplewood | 23 min | $345,000 | Circle Pines vs. Maplewood |
| Mounds View | 22 min | $351,000 | Circle Pines vs. Mounds View |
| Spring Lake Park | 20 min | $324,950 | Circle Pines vs. Spring Lake Park |
| Brooklyn Park | 20 min | $349,900 | Circle Pines vs. Brooklyn Park |
Other drives from Circle Pines
- Downtown Saint Paul27 min
- MSP Airport38 min
- University of Minnesota24 min
- Mall of America40 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
Circle Pines to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Circle Pines to downtown Minneapolis?
About 26 minutes in light traffic from the center of Circle Pines, roughly 13 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Circle Pines?
21.9 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Circle Pines 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?
West St. Paul (25 minutes, median $343,250), North St. Paul (24 minutes, median $335,000), Maplewood (23 minutes, median $345,000), Mounds View (22 minutes, median $351,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Circle Pines?
The median sale price was $306,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (92 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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