Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Burnsville and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Burnsville is about 27 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 45th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $382,750 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota27 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank45thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$382,75012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.3 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 Burnsville's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 26 min | $380,000 | Blaine guide |
| White Bear Lake | 25 min | $365,000 | White Bear Lake guide |
| Brooklyn Park | 25 min | $349,900 | Brooklyn Park guide |
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | Burnsville vs. West St. Paul |
| Vadnais Heights | 24 min | $371,000 | Vadnais Heights guide |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Circle Pines guide |
Other drives from Burnsville
- Downtown Minneapolis24 min
- Downtown Saint Paul28 min
- MSP Airport20 min
- Mall of America15 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
Burnsville to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Burnsville to the University of Minnesota?
About 27 minutes in light traffic from the center of Burnsville, roughly 15 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Burnsville?
23.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Burnsville 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?
Blaine (26 minutes, median $380,000), White Bear Lake (25 minutes, median $365,000), Brooklyn Park (25 minutes, median $349,900), West St. Paul (24 minutes, median $343,250), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Burnsville?
The median sale price was $382,750 over the 12 months through September 2026 (708 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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