Commute · Downtown Minneapolis
Living in Shorewood and commuting to downtown Minneapolis
Shorewood is about 31 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car in light traffic, the 69th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $930,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Minneapolis31 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank69thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$930,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute22.6 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 Shorewood's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage | 30 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
| North Oaks | 30 min | $950,000 | North Oaks guide |
| Oakdale | 29 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Newport | 28 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
| Maple Grove | 28 min | $430,000 | Maple Grove guide |
| Excelsior | 28 min | $725,000 | Shorewood vs. Excelsior |
Other drives from Shorewood
- Downtown Saint Paul44 min
- MSP Airport36 min
- University of Minnesota35 min
- Mall of America32 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
Shorewood to downtown Minneapolis
How long is the drive from Shorewood to downtown Minneapolis?
About 31 minutes in light traffic from the center of Shorewood, roughly 17 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Shorewood?
22.6 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Shorewood 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?
Savage (30 minutes, median $421,000), North Oaks (30 minutes, median $950,000), Oakdale (29 minutes, median $329,900), Newport (28 minutes, median $391,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Shorewood?
The median sale price was $930,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (114 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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