Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Hampton and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Hampton is about 46 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 124th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis46 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank124thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute29 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 Hampton's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 44 min | $375,000 | Watertown guide |
| East Bethel | 44 min | $412,125 | East Bethel guide |
| Hastings | 43 min | $345,000 | Hampton vs. Hastings |
| Rockford | 42 min | $364,500 | Rockford guide |
| Forest Lake | 42 min | $429,900 | Forest Lake guide |
| St. Bonifacius | 41 min | $375,000 | St. Bonifacius guide |
Other drives from Hampton
- Downtown Saint Paul37 min
- MSP Airport34 min
- University of Minnesota46 min
- Mall of America37 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
Hampton to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Hampton to downtown Minneapolis?
About 46 minutes in light traffic from the center of Hampton, roughly 29 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Hampton?
29 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Hampton 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?
Watertown (44 minutes, median $375,000), East Bethel (44 minutes, median $412,125), Hastings (43 minutes, median $345,000), Rockford (42 minutes, median $364,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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