Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Lilydale and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Lilydale is about 21 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 29th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $397,250 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis21 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank29thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$397,25012 months through September 2026
- Average commute18.2 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 Lilydale's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park | 20 min | $324,950 | Spring Lake Park guide |
| Brooklyn Park | 20 min | $349,900 | Brooklyn Park guide |
| New Hope | 18 min | $361,000 | New Hope guide |
| New Brighton | 18 min | $390,250 | Lilydale vs. New Brighton |
| Fridley | 17 min | $335,000 | Lilydale vs. Fridley |
| Falcon Heights | 17 min | $401,250 | Lilydale vs. Falcon Heights |
Other drives from Lilydale
- Downtown Saint Paul11 min
- MSP Airport12 min
- University of Minnesota20 min
- Mall of America15 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
Lilydale to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Lilydale to downtown Minneapolis?
About 21 minutes in light traffic from the center of Lilydale, roughly 8 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Lilydale?
18.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Lilydale 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?
Spring Lake Park (20 minutes, median $324,950), Brooklyn Park (20 minutes, median $349,900), New Hope (18 minutes, median $361,000), New Brighton (18 minutes, median $390,250), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Lilydale?
The median sale price was $397,250 over the 12 months through September 2026 (12 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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