Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Plymouth and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Plymouth is about 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 26th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $505,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis20 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank26thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$505,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.7 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 Plymouth's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope | 18 min | $361,000 | Plymouth vs. New Hope |
| New Brighton | 18 min | $390,250 | Plymouth vs. New Brighton |
| Fridley | 17 min | $335,000 | Plymouth vs. Fridley |
| Falcon Heights | 17 min | $401,250 | Plymouth vs. Falcon Heights |
| Brooklyn Center | 17 min | $305,000 | Plymouth vs. Brooklyn Center |
| Saint Paul | 16 min | $300,000 | Saint Paul guide |
Other drives from Plymouth
- Downtown Saint Paul33 min
- MSP Airport33 min
- University of Minnesota25 min
- Mall of America30 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
Plymouth to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Plymouth to downtown Minneapolis?
About 20 minutes in light traffic from the center of Plymouth, roughly 10 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Plymouth?
21.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Plymouth 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?
New Hope (18 minutes, median $361,000), New Brighton (18 minutes, median $390,250), Fridley (17 minutes, median $335,000), Falcon Heights (17 minutes, median $401,250), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Plymouth?
The median sale price was $505,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (1,091 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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