Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Rockford and commuting to MSP Airport
Rockford is about 55 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 135th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $364,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport55 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank135thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$364,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute27 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 Rockford's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 54 min | $375,000 | Rockford vs. Watertown |
| Mayer | 54 min | $385,250 | Mayer guide |
| Belle Plaine | 54 min | $349,995 | Belle Plaine guide |
| Norwood Young America | 50 min | $325,000 | Norwood Young America guide |
| Northfield | 49 min | $369,950 | Northfield guide |
| Anoka | 49 min | $345,000 | Anoka guide |
Other drives from Rockford
- Downtown Minneapolis42 min
- Downtown Saint Paul55 min
- University of Minnesota46 min
- Mall of America51 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
Rockford to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Rockford to MSP Airport?
About 55 minutes in light traffic from the center of Rockford, roughly 30 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Rockford?
27 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Rockford 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?
Watertown (54 minutes, median $375,000), Mayer (54 minutes, median $385,250), Belle Plaine (54 minutes, median $349,995), Norwood Young America (50 minutes, median $325,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Rockford?
The median sale price was $364,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (54 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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