Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Oakdale and commuting to MSP Airport
Oakdale is about 29 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 39th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport29 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank39thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$329,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.5 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 Oakdale's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North St. Paul | 28 min | $335,000 | Oakdale vs. North St. Paul |
| Maplewood | 27 min | $345,000 | Oakdale vs. Maplewood |
| Roseville | 26 min | $375,000 | Oakdale vs. Roseville |
| St. Paul Park | 25 min | $314,900 | Oakdale vs. St. Paul Park |
| Little Canada | 24 min | $359,891 | Oakdale vs. Little Canada |
| Lauderdale | 23 min | $309,950 | Oakdale vs. Lauderdale |
Other drives from Oakdale
- Downtown Minneapolis29 min
- Downtown Saint Paul18 min
- University of Minnesota27 min
- Mall of America30 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
Oakdale to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Oakdale to MSP Airport?
About 29 minutes in light traffic from the center of Oakdale, roughly 14 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Oakdale?
23.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Oakdale 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?
North St. Paul (28 minutes, median $335,000), Maplewood (27 minutes, median $345,000), Roseville (26 minutes, median $375,000), St. Paul Park (25 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 Oakdale?
The median sale price was $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (384 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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