Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Loretto and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Loretto is about 32 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 74th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis32 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank74thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute28.5 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 Loretto's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 29 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Newport | 28 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
| Champlin | 28 min | $385,000 | Loretto vs. Champlin |
| Blaine | 28 min | $380,000 | Blaine guide |
| Apple Valley | 28 min | $380,000 | Apple Valley guide |
| White Bear Lake | 27 min | $365,000 | White Bear Lake guide |
Other drives from Loretto
- Downtown Saint Paul45 min
- MSP Airport46 min
- University of Minnesota37 min
- Mall of America43 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
Loretto to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Loretto to downtown Minneapolis?
About 32 minutes in light traffic from the center of Loretto, roughly 19 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Loretto?
28.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Loretto 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?
Oakdale (29 minutes, median $329,900), Newport (28 minutes, median $391,500), Champlin (28 minutes, median $385,000), Blaine (28 minutes, median $380,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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