Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Farmington and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Farmington is about 41 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 109th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $392,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis41 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank109thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$392,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute27.7 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 Farmington's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount | 39 min | $438,000 | Farmington vs. Rosemount |
| Ramsey | 39 min | $383,000 | Ramsey guide |
| Andover | 38 min | $448,400 | Andover guide |
| Oak Park Heights | 37 min | $429,950 | Oak Park Heights guide |
| Cottage Grove | 37 min | $405,000 | Cottage Grove guide |
| Rogers | 36 min | $440,000 | Rogers guide |
Other drives from Farmington
- Downtown Saint Paul38 min
- MSP Airport32 min
- University of Minnesota44 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
Farmington to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Farmington to downtown Minneapolis?
About 41 minutes in light traffic from the center of Farmington, roughly 23 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Farmington?
27.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Farmington 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?
Rosemount (39 minutes, median $438,000), Ramsey (39 minutes, median $383,000), Andover (38 minutes, median $448,400), Oak Park Heights (37 minutes, median $429,950), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Farmington?
The median sale price was $392,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (451 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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