Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Medina and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Medina is about 33 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 79th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $1,034,752 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis33 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank79thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$1,034,75212 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.3 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 Medina's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi | 32 min | $475,000 | Mahtomedi guide |
| Lino Lakes | 32 min | $461,590 | Lino Lakes guide |
| Chanhassen | 32 min | $600,000 | Medina vs. Chanhassen |
| Spring Park | 31 min | $688,750 | Medina vs. Spring Park |
| Shorewood | 31 min | $930,500 | Medina vs. Shorewood |
| Savage | 30 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
Other drives from Medina
- Downtown Saint Paul46 min
- MSP Airport47 min
- University of Minnesota38 min
- Mall of America44 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
Medina to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Medina to downtown Minneapolis?
About 33 minutes in light traffic from the center of Medina, roughly 15 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Medina?
26.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Medina 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?
Mahtomedi (32 minutes, median $475,000), Lino Lakes (32 minutes, median $461,590), Chanhassen (32 minutes, median $600,000), Spring Park (31 minutes, median $688,750), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Medina?
The median sale price was $1,034,752 over the 12 months through September 2026 (142 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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