Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Ramsey and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Ramsey is about 39 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 102nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $383,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis39 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank102ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$383,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute28.2 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 Ramsey's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | 37 min | $429,950 | Oak Park Heights guide |
| Cottage Grove | 37 min | $405,000 | Cottage Grove guide |
| Rogers | 36 min | $440,000 | Ramsey vs. Rogers |
| Mound | 36 min | $416,400 | Mound guide |
| St. Paul Park | 33 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Shakopee | 33 min | $428,450 | Shakopee guide |
Other drives from Ramsey
- Downtown Saint Paul43 min
- MSP Airport55 min
- University of Minnesota41 min
- Mall of America54 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
Ramsey to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Ramsey to downtown Minneapolis?
About 39 minutes in light traffic from the center of Ramsey, roughly 21 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Ramsey?
28.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Ramsey 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?
Oak Park Heights (37 minutes, median $429,950), Cottage Grove (37 minutes, median $405,000), Rogers (36 minutes, median $440,000), Mound (36 minutes, median $416,400), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Ramsey?
The median sale price was $383,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (482 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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