Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Chaska and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Chaska is about 44 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 108th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $474,975 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul44 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank108thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$474,97512 months through September 2026
- Average commute23 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 Chaska's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey | 43 min | $383,000 | Ramsey guide |
| Elko New Market | 43 min | $465,000 | Elko New Market guide |
| Prior Lake | 42 min | $500,000 | Chaska vs. Prior Lake |
| Columbus | 42 min | $480,000 | Columbus guide |
| Andover | 42 min | $448,400 | Andover guide |
| Shakopee | 40 min | $428,450 | Chaska vs. Shakopee |
Other drives from Chaska
- Downtown Minneapolis36 min
- MSP Airport32 min
- University of Minnesota39 min
- Mall of America29 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
Chaska to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Chaska to downtown Saint Paul?
About 44 minutes in light traffic from the center of Chaska, roughly 27 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Chaska?
23 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Chaska 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?
Ramsey (43 minutes, median $383,000), Elko New Market (43 minutes, median $465,000), Prior Lake (42 minutes, median $500,000), Columbus (42 minutes, median $480,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Chaska?
The median sale price was $474,975 over the 12 months through September 2026 (402 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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