Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Newport and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Newport is about 28 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 61st shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $391,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis28 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank61stshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$391,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute25.2 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 Newport's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake | 27 min | $365,000 | Newport vs. White Bear Lake |
| South St. Paul | 27 min | $300,000 | Newport vs. South St. Paul |
| Inver Grove Heights | 27 min | $398,950 | Newport vs. Inver Grove Heights |
| Coon Rapids | 27 min | $335,000 | Coon Rapids guide |
| Vadnais Heights | 26 min | $371,000 | Newport vs. Vadnais Heights |
| Eagan | 26 min | $395,900 | Newport vs. Eagan |
Other drives from Newport
- Downtown Saint Paul16 min
- MSP Airport20 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America21 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
Newport to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Newport to downtown Minneapolis?
About 28 minutes in light traffic from the center of Newport, roughly 15 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Newport?
25.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Newport 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?
White Bear Lake (27 minutes, median $365,000), South St. Paul (27 minutes, median $300,000), Inver Grove Heights (27 minutes, median $398,950), Coon Rapids (27 minutes, median $335,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Newport?
The median sale price was $391,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (34 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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