Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Elko New Market and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Elko New Market is about 43 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 106th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $465,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul43 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank106thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$465,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute27.7 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 Elko New Market's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake | 42 min | $500,000 | Elko New Market vs. Prior Lake |
| Columbus | 42 min | $480,000 | Columbus guide |
| Andover | 42 min | $448,400 | Andover guide |
| Shakopee | 40 min | $428,450 | Shakopee guide |
| Hugo | 40 min | $430,000 | Hugo guide |
| Forest Lake | 40 min | $429,900 | Forest Lake guide |
Other drives from Elko New Market
- Downtown Minneapolis42 min
- MSP Airport37 min
- University of Minnesota44 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
Elko New Market to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Elko New Market to downtown Saint Paul?
About 43 minutes in light traffic from the center of Elko New Market, roughly 29 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Elko New Market?
27.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Elko New Market 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?
Prior Lake (42 minutes, median $500,000), Columbus (42 minutes, median $480,000), Andover (42 minutes, median $448,400), Shakopee (40 minutes, median $428,450), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Elko New Market?
The median sale price was $465,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (117 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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