Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Lauderdale and commuting to MSP Airport
Lauderdale is about 23 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 19th 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 MSP Airport23 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank19thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$309,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.7 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to MSP Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 18 min | $353,500 | Lauderdale vs. Minneapolis |
| South St. Paul | 17 min | $300,000 | Lauderdale vs. South St. Paul |
| Saint Paul | 16 min | $300,000 | Lauderdale vs. Saint Paul |
| West St. Paul | 15 min | $343,250 | Lauderdale vs. West St. Paul |
| Richfield | 13 min | $355,000 | Lauderdale vs. Richfield |
Other drives from Lauderdale
- Downtown Minneapolis12 min
- Downtown Saint Paul14 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 MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Lauderdale to MSP Airport?
About 23 minutes in light traffic from the center of Lauderdale, roughly 8 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 MSP Airport at a similar price?
Minneapolis (18 minutes, median $353,500), South St. Paul (17 minutes, median $300,000), Saint Paul (16 minutes, median $300,000), West St. Paul (15 minutes, median $343,250), 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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