Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Eden Prairie and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Eden Prairie is about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 46th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $500,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank46thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$500,00012 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 Eden Prairie'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 | North St. Paul guide |
| Burnsville | 24 min | $382,750 | Eden Prairie vs. Burnsville |
| Maplewood | 23 min | $345,000 | Maplewood guide |
| Mounds View | 22 min | $351,000 | Mounds View guide |
| Mendota Heights | 22 min | $570,000 | Mendota Heights guide |
Other drives from Eden Prairie
- Downtown Saint Paul34 min
- MSP Airport22 min
- University of Minnesota28 min
- Mall of America18 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
Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis?
About 26 minutes in light traffic from the center of Eden Prairie, roughly 13 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Eden Prairie?
21.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie?
The median sale price was $500,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (799 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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