Commute · MSP Airport
Living in North Oaks and commuting to MSP Airport
North Oaks is about 36 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 77th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $950,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport36 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank77thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$950,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.3 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 North Oaks's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi | 35 min | $475,000 | North Oaks vs. Mahtomedi |
| Hastings | 35 min | $345,000 | Hastings guide |
| Victoria | 34 min | $618,300 | Victoria guide |
| Lake Elmo | 34 min | $665,000 | North Oaks vs. Lake Elmo |
| Afton | 34 min | $770,500 | Afton guide |
| Plymouth | 33 min | $505,000 | Plymouth guide |
Other drives from North Oaks
- Downtown Minneapolis30 min
- Downtown Saint Paul24 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America40 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
North Oaks to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from North Oaks to MSP Airport?
About 36 minutes in light traffic from the center of North Oaks, roughly 16 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in North Oaks?
26.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for North Oaks 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?
Mahtomedi (35 minutes, median $475,000), Hastings (35 minutes, median $345,000), Victoria (34 minutes, median $618,300), Lake Elmo (34 minutes, median $665,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in North Oaks?
The median sale price was $950,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (93 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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