Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Eagan and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Eagan is about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 45th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $395,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank45thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$395,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.2 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 Eagan's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 25 min | $343,250 | Eagan vs. West St. Paul |
| North St. Paul | 24 min | $335,000 | North St. Paul guide |
| Burnsville | 24 min | $382,750 | Eagan vs. Burnsville |
| Maplewood | 23 min | $345,000 | Maplewood guide |
| Mounds View | 22 min | $351,000 | Mounds View guide |
| Shoreview | 21 min | $404,500 | Shoreview guide |
Other drives from Eagan
- Downtown Saint Paul18 min
- MSP Airport15 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America14 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
Eagan to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Eagan to downtown Minneapolis?
About 26 minutes in light traffic from the center of Eagan, roughly 12 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Eagan?
21.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Eagan 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), Burnsville (24 minutes, median $382,750), Maplewood (23 minutes, median $345,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Eagan?
The median sale price was $395,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (745 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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