Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Afton and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Afton is about 40 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 101st shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $770,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota40 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank101stshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$770,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute28.4 minresidents, all destinations (Census)
Shorter drives to the University of Minnesota at a similar price
Cities with a shorter drive where homes sold for no more than 15% above Afton's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake | 39 min | $500,000 | Prior Lake guide |
| Ham Lake | 39 min | $549,950 | Ham Lake guide |
| Forest Lake | 39 min | $429,900 | Forest Lake guide |
| Columbus | 39 min | $480,000 | Columbus guide |
| Chaska | 39 min | $474,975 | Chaska guide |
| Andover | 39 min | $448,400 | Andover guide |
Other drives from Afton
- Downtown Minneapolis41 min
- Downtown Saint Paul30 min
- MSP Airport34 min
- Mall of America35 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
Afton to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Afton to the University of Minnesota?
About 40 minutes in light traffic from the center of Afton, roughly 21 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Afton?
28.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Afton residents in the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), to all destinations.
Which cities have a shorter drive to the University of Minnesota at a similar price?
Prior Lake (39 minutes, median $500,000), Ham Lake (39 minutes, median $549,950), Forest Lake (39 minutes, median $429,900), Columbus (39 minutes, median $480,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Afton?
The median sale price was $770,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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