Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Lauderdale and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Lauderdale is about 14 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 8th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $309,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul14 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank8thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$309,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.7 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 Lauderdale's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 10 min | $343,250 | Lauderdale vs. West St. Paul |
| Saint Paul | 3 min | $300,000 | Lauderdale vs. Saint Paul |
Other drives from Lauderdale
- Downtown Minneapolis12 min
- MSP Airport23 min
- University of Minnesota9 min
- Mall of America25 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
Lauderdale to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Lauderdale to downtown Saint Paul?
About 14 minutes in light traffic from the center of Lauderdale, roughly 6 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Lauderdale?
23.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Lauderdale 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?
West St. Paul (10 minutes, median $343,250), Saint Paul (3 minutes, median $300,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Lauderdale?
The median sale price was $309,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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