Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Arden Hills and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Arden Hills is about 20 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 24th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul20 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank24thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$457,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute16.8 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 Arden Hills's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake | 19 min | $365,000 | Arden Hills vs. White Bear Lake |
| Shoreview | 19 min | $404,500 | Arden Hills vs. Shoreview |
| New Brighton | 19 min | $390,250 | Arden Hills vs. New Brighton |
| Vadnais Heights | 18 min | $371,000 | Arden Hills vs. Vadnais Heights |
| Oakdale | 18 min | $329,900 | Arden Hills vs. Oakdale |
| Inver Grove Heights | 18 min | $398,950 | Inver Grove Heights guide |
Other drives from Arden Hills
- Downtown Minneapolis20 min
- MSP Airport31 min
- University of Minnesota18 min
- Mall of America33 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
Arden Hills to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Arden Hills to downtown Saint Paul?
About 20 minutes in light traffic from the center of Arden Hills, roughly 9 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Arden Hills?
16.8 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Arden Hills 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?
White Bear Lake (19 minutes, median $365,000), Shoreview (19 minutes, median $404,500), New Brighton (19 minutes, median $390,250), Vadnais Heights (18 minutes, median $371,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Arden Hills?
The median sale price was $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (84 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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