Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Birchwood Village and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Birchwood Village is about 28 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 54th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota28 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank54thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute24.5 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 Birchwood Village's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul | 27 min | $300,000 | Birchwood Village vs. South St. Paul |
| Oakdale | 27 min | $329,900 | Birchwood Village vs. Oakdale |
| Newport | 27 min | $391,500 | Birchwood Village vs. Newport |
| Inver Grove Heights | 27 min | $398,950 | Inver Grove Heights guide |
| Eagan | 27 min | $395,900 | Eagan guide |
| Burnsville | 27 min | $382,750 | Burnsville guide |
Other drives from Birchwood Village
- Downtown Minneapolis31 min
- Downtown Saint Paul23 min
- MSP Airport34 min
- Mall of America38 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
Birchwood Village to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Birchwood Village to the University of Minnesota?
About 28 minutes in light traffic from the center of Birchwood Village, roughly 14 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Birchwood Village?
24.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Birchwood Village 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?
South St. Paul (27 minutes, median $300,000), Oakdale (27 minutes, median $329,900), Newport (27 minutes, median $391,500), Inver Grove Heights (27 minutes, median $398,950), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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