Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Newport and commuting to MSP Airport
Newport is about 20 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 16th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $391,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport20 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank16thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$391,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute25.2 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 Newport's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 19 min | $380,000 | Newport vs. Apple Valley |
| Minneapolis | 18 min | $353,500 | Newport vs. Minneapolis |
| South St. Paul | 17 min | $300,000 | Newport vs. South St. Paul |
| Saint Paul | 16 min | $300,000 | Newport vs. Saint Paul |
| Bloomington | 16 min | $375,000 | Bloomington guide |
| West St. Paul | 15 min | $343,250 | Newport vs. West St. Paul |
Other drives from Newport
- Downtown Minneapolis28 min
- Downtown Saint Paul16 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America21 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
Newport to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Newport to MSP Airport?
About 20 minutes in light traffic from the center of Newport, roughly 10 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Newport?
25.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Newport 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?
Apple Valley (19 minutes, median $380,000), Minneapolis (18 minutes, median $353,500), South St. Paul (17 minutes, median $300,000), Saint Paul (16 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 Newport?
The median sale price was $391,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (34 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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