Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Dayton and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Dayton is about 33 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 77th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $590,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis33 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank77thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$590,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.8 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 Dayton's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi | 32 min | $475,000 | Mahtomedi guide |
| Lino Lakes | 32 min | $461,590 | Lino Lakes guide |
| Chanhassen | 32 min | $600,000 | Chanhassen guide |
| Savage | 30 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
| Oakdale | 29 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Newport | 28 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
Other drives from Dayton
- Downtown Saint Paul43 min
- MSP Airport49 min
- University of Minnesota37 min
- Mall of America46 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
Dayton to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Dayton to downtown Minneapolis?
About 33 minutes in light traffic from the center of Dayton, roughly 18 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Dayton?
26.8 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Dayton 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?
Mahtomedi (32 minutes, median $475,000), Lino Lakes (32 minutes, median $461,590), Chanhassen (32 minutes, median $600,000), Savage (30 minutes, median $421,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Dayton?
The median sale price was $590,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (255 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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