Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Brooklyn Park and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Brooklyn Park is about 25 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 37th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $349,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota25 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank37thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$349,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.3 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 Brooklyn Park's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | West St. Paul guide |
| Vadnais Heights | 24 min | $371,000 | Brooklyn Park vs. Vadnais Heights |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Brooklyn Park vs. Circle Pines |
| Bloomington | 24 min | $375,000 | Bloomington guide |
| New Hope | 23 min | $361,000 | Brooklyn Park vs. New Hope |
| Spring Lake Park | 22 min | $324,950 | Brooklyn Park vs. Spring Lake Park |
Other drives from Brooklyn Park
- Downtown Minneapolis20 min
- Downtown Saint Paul31 min
- MSP Airport36 min
- Mall of America36 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
Brooklyn Park to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Brooklyn Park to the University of Minnesota?
About 25 minutes in light traffic from the center of Brooklyn Park, roughly 11 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Brooklyn Park?
21.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Brooklyn Park 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?
West St. Paul (24 minutes, median $343,250), Vadnais Heights (24 minutes, median $371,000), Circle Pines (24 minutes, median $306,500), Bloomington (24 minutes, median $375,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Brooklyn Park?
The median sale price was $349,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (850 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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