Commute · MSP Airport
Living in Waconia and commuting to MSP Airport
Waconia is about 45 minutes from MSP Airport by car in light traffic, the 110th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $475,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to MSP Airport45 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank110thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$475,00012 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 Waconia's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 44 min | $430,000 | Maple Grove guide |
| Champlin | 44 min | $385,000 | Champlin guide |
| St. Bonifacius | 43 min | $375,000 | Waconia vs. St. Bonifacius |
| Cologne | 43 min | $409,950 | Waconia vs. Cologne |
| Stillwater | 42 min | $460,000 | Stillwater guide |
| Coon Rapids | 42 min | $335,000 | Coon Rapids guide |
Other drives from Waconia
- Downtown Minneapolis48 min
- Downtown Saint Paul57 min
- University of Minnesota51 min
- Mall of America41 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
Waconia to MSP Airport
How long is the drive from Waconia to MSP Airport?
About 45 minutes in light traffic from the center of Waconia, roughly 29 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Waconia?
25.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Waconia 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?
Maple Grove (44 minutes, median $430,000), Champlin (44 minutes, median $385,000), St. Bonifacius (43 minutes, median $375,000), Cologne (43 minutes, median $409,950), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Waconia?
The median sale price was $475,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (270 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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