Commute · Downtown Saint Paul
Living in Richfield and commuting to downtown Saint Paul
Richfield is about 25 minutes from downtown Saint Paul by car in light traffic, the 41st shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $355,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to downtown Saint Paul25 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank41stshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$355,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.1 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 Richfield's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley | 24 min | $335,000 | Richfield vs. Fridley |
| Columbia Heights | 23 min | $302,000 | Richfield vs. Columbia Heights |
| Mounds View | 22 min | $351,000 | Mounds View guide |
| St. Paul Park | 21 min | $314,900 | Richfield vs. St. Paul Park |
| St. Anthony | 21 min | $380,000 | Richfield vs. St. Anthony |
| White Bear Lake | 19 min | $365,000 | White Bear Lake guide |
Other drives from Richfield
- Downtown Minneapolis16 min
- MSP Airport13 min
- University of Minnesota19 min
- Mall of America9 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
Richfield to downtown Saint Paul
How long is the drive from Richfield to downtown Saint Paul?
About 25 minutes in light traffic from the center of Richfield, roughly 10 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Richfield?
23.1 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Richfield 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?
Fridley (24 minutes, median $335,000), Columbia Heights (23 minutes, median $302,000), Mounds View (22 minutes, median $351,000), St. Paul Park (21 minutes, median $314,900), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Richfield?
The median sale price was $355,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (412 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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