Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Arden Hills and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Arden Hills is about 18 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 11th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota18 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank11thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$457,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute16.8 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 Arden Hills's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park | 16 min | $395,050 | Arden Hills vs. St. Louis Park |
| New Brighton | 16 min | $390,250 | Arden Hills vs. New Brighton |
| Columbia Heights | 16 min | $302,000 | Arden Hills vs. Columbia Heights |
| Saint Paul | 15 min | $300,000 | Arden Hills vs. Saint Paul |
| Falcon Heights | 14 min | $401,250 | Arden Hills vs. Falcon Heights |
| Roseville | 13 min | $375,000 | Arden Hills vs. Roseville |
Other drives from Arden Hills
- Downtown Minneapolis20 min
- Downtown Saint Paul20 min
- MSP Airport31 min
- Mall of America33 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
Arden Hills to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Arden Hills to the University of Minnesota?
About 18 minutes in light traffic from the center of Arden Hills, roughly 7 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Arden Hills?
16.8 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Arden Hills 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?
St. Louis Park (16 minutes, median $395,050), New Brighton (16 minutes, median $390,250), Columbia Heights (16 minutes, median $302,000), Saint Paul (15 minutes, median $300,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Arden Hills?
The median sale price was $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (84 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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