Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Crystal and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Crystal is about 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 6th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $325,550 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis15 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank6thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$325,55012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.4 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 Crystal's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 12 min | $309,950 | Crystal vs. Lauderdale |
| Minneapolis | 5 min | $353,500 | Crystal vs. Minneapolis |
Other drives from Crystal
- Downtown Saint Paul29 min
- MSP Airport30 min
- University of Minnesota20 min
- Mall of America27 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
Crystal to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Crystal to downtown Minneapolis?
About 15 minutes in light traffic from the center of Crystal, roughly 6 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Crystal?
21.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Crystal 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?
Lauderdale (12 minutes, median $309,950), Minneapolis (5 minutes, median $353,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Crystal?
The median sale price was $325,550 over the 12 months through September 2026 (300 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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