Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Afton and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Afton is about 30 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 62nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $770,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul30 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank62ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$770,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute28.4 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to downtown Saint Paul at a similar price
Cities with a shorter drive where homes sold for no more than 15% above Afton's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | 29 min | $429,950 | Afton vs. Oak Park Heights |
| Lino Lakes | 29 min | $461,590 | Lino Lakes guide |
| Hopkins | 29 min | $352,500 | Hopkins guide |
| Crystal | 29 min | $325,550 | Crystal guide |
| Blaine | 29 min | $380,000 | Blaine guide |
| Bayport | 29 min | $485,000 | Afton vs. Bayport |
Other drives from Afton
- Downtown Minneapolis41 min
- MSP Airport34 min
- University of Minnesota40 min
- Mall of America35 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
Afton to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Afton to downtown Saint Paul?
About 30 minutes in light traffic from the center of Afton, roughly 14 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Afton?
28.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Afton residents in the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), to all destinations.
Which cities have a shorter drive to downtown Saint Paul at a similar price?
Oak Park Heights (29 minutes, median $429,950), Lino Lakes (29 minutes, median $461,590), Hopkins (29 minutes, median $352,500), Crystal (29 minutes, median $325,550), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Afton?
The median sale price was $770,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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