Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Carver and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Carver is about 44 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 114th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $521,510 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota44 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank114thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$521,51012 months through September 2026
- Average commute30.6 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 Carver's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bethel | 43 min | $412,125 | East Bethel guide |
| Hastings | 42 min | $345,000 | Hastings guide |
| Ramsey | 41 min | $383,000 | Ramsey guide |
| Rosemount | 40 min | $438,000 | Rosemount guide |
| Rogers | 40 min | $440,000 | Rogers guide |
| Mound | 40 min | $416,400 | Carver vs. Mound |
Other drives from Carver
- Downtown Minneapolis41 min
- Downtown Saint Paul50 min
- MSP Airport37 min
- Mall of America34 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
Carver to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Carver to the University of Minnesota?
About 44 minutes in light traffic from the center of Carver, roughly 24 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Carver?
30.6 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Carver 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?
East Bethel (43 minutes, median $412,125), Hastings (42 minutes, median $345,000), Ramsey (41 minutes, median $383,000), Rosemount (40 minutes, median $438,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Carver?
The median sale price was $521,510 over the 12 months through September 2026 (113 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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