Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Centerville and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Centerville is about 34 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 76th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $440,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota34 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank76thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$440,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute25.9 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 Centerville's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage | 33 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
| Maple Grove | 33 min | $430,000 | Maple Grove guide |
| Champlin | 33 min | $385,000 | Champlin guide |
| Woodbury | 32 min | $457,700 | Woodbury guide |
| St. Paul Park | 32 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Mahtomedi | 30 min | $475,000 | Centerville vs. Mahtomedi |
Other drives from Centerville
- Downtown Minneapolis36 min
- Downtown Saint Paul30 min
- MSP Airport41 min
- Mall of America45 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
Centerville to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Centerville to the University of Minnesota?
About 34 minutes in light traffic from the center of Centerville, roughly 16 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Centerville?
25.9 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Centerville 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?
Savage (33 minutes, median $421,000), Maple Grove (33 minutes, median $430,000), Champlin (33 minutes, median $385,000), Woodbury (32 minutes, median $457,700), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Centerville?
The median sale price was $440,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (53 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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