Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Oakdale and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Oakdale is about 18 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 19th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul18 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank19thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$329,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.5 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 Oakdale's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul | 16 min | $300,000 | Oakdale vs. South St. Paul |
| North St. Paul | 16 min | $335,000 | Oakdale vs. North St. Paul |
| Roseville | 15 min | $375,000 | Oakdale vs. Roseville |
| Minneapolis | 15 min | $353,500 | Oakdale vs. Minneapolis |
| Maplewood | 15 min | $345,000 | Oakdale vs. Maplewood |
| Lauderdale | 14 min | $309,950 | Oakdale vs. Lauderdale |
Other drives from Oakdale
- Downtown Minneapolis29 min
- MSP Airport29 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America30 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
Oakdale to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Oakdale to downtown Saint Paul?
About 18 minutes in light traffic from the center of Oakdale, roughly 7 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Oakdale?
23.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Oakdale 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?
South St. Paul (16 minutes, median $300,000), North St. Paul (16 minutes, median $335,000), Roseville (15 minutes, median $375,000), Minneapolis (15 minutes, median $353,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Oakdale?
The median sale price was $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (384 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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