Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Blaine and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Blaine is about 26 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 42nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $380,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota26 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank42ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$380,00012 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 Blaine's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake | 25 min | $365,000 | Blaine vs. White Bear Lake |
| Brooklyn Park | 25 min | $349,900 | Blaine vs. Brooklyn Park |
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | West St. Paul guide |
| Vadnais Heights | 24 min | $371,000 | Blaine vs. Vadnais Heights |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Blaine vs. Circle Pines |
| Bloomington | 24 min | $375,000 | Bloomington guide |
Other drives from Blaine
- Downtown Minneapolis28 min
- Downtown Saint Paul29 min
- MSP Airport40 min
- Mall of America42 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
Blaine to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Blaine to the University of Minnesota?
About 26 minutes in light traffic from the center of Blaine, roughly 13 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Blaine?
24.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Blaine 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?
White Bear Lake (25 minutes, median $365,000), Brooklyn Park (25 minutes, median $349,900), West St. Paul (24 minutes, median $343,250), Vadnais Heights (24 minutes, median $371,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Blaine?
The median sale price was $380,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (882 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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