Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Minneapolis and commuting to MSP Airport
Minneapolis is about 18 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 13th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $353,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport18 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank13thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$353,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute22 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 Minneapolis's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul | 17 min | $300,000 | Minneapolis vs. South St. Paul |
| Saint Paul | 16 min | $300,000 | Minneapolis vs. Saint Paul |
| Bloomington | 16 min | $375,000 | Minneapolis vs. Bloomington |
| West St. Paul | 15 min | $343,250 | Minneapolis vs. West St. Paul |
| Inver Grove Heights | 15 min | $398,950 | Minneapolis vs. Inver Grove Heights |
| Eagan | 15 min | $395,900 | Minneapolis vs. Eagan |
Other drives from Minneapolis
- Downtown Minneapolis5 min
- Downtown Saint Paul15 min
- University of Minnesota6 min
- Mall of America19 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
Minneapolis to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Minneapolis to MSP Airport?
About 18 minutes in light traffic from the center of Minneapolis, roughly 6 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Minneapolis?
22 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Minneapolis 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?
South St. Paul (17 minutes, median $300,000), Saint Paul (16 minutes, median $300,000), Bloomington (16 minutes, median $375,000), 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 Minneapolis?
The median sale price was $353,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (4,031 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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