Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Cologne and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Cologne is about 55 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 128th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $409,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul55 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank128thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$409,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.7 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 Cologne's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonifacius | 54 min | $375,000 | Cologne vs. St. Bonifacius |
| Mound | 49 min | $416,400 | Cologne vs. Mound |
| Rogers | 47 min | $440,000 | Rogers guide |
| Empire | 46 min | $410,000 | Empire guide |
| East Bethel | 46 min | $412,125 | East Bethel guide |
| Ramsey | 43 min | $383,000 | Ramsey guide |
Other drives from Cologne
- Downtown Minneapolis47 min
- MSP Airport43 min
- University of Minnesota49 min
- Mall of America39 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
Cologne to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Cologne to downtown Saint Paul?
About 55 minutes in light traffic from the center of Cologne, roughly 36 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Cologne?
26.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Cologne 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?
St. Bonifacius (54 minutes, median $375,000), Mound (49 minutes, median $416,400), Rogers (47 minutes, median $440,000), Empire (46 minutes, median $410,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Cologne?
The median sale price was $409,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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