Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Independence and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Independence is about 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 85th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $900,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis35 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank85thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$900,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute24.6 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 Independence's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 33 min | $457,700 | Woodbury guide |
| St. Paul Park | 33 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Shakopee | 33 min | $428,450 | Shakopee guide |
| Medina | 33 min | $1,034,752 | Independence vs. Medina |
| Lakeville | 33 min | $510,000 | Lakeville guide |
| Dayton | 33 min | $590,000 | Dayton guide |
Other drives from Independence
- Downtown Saint Paul48 min
- MSP Airport49 min
- University of Minnesota40 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
Independence to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Independence to downtown Minneapolis?
About 35 minutes in light traffic from the center of Independence, roughly 22 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Independence?
24.6 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Independence 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?
Woodbury (33 minutes, median $457,700), St. Paul Park (33 minutes, median $314,900), Shakopee (33 minutes, median $428,450), Medina (33 minutes, median $1,034,752), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Independence?
The median sale price was $900,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (35 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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