Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Champlin and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Champlin is about 33 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 72nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $385,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota33 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank72ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$385,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute24.7 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 Champlin's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Park | 32 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Apple Valley | 30 min | $380,000 | Apple Valley guide |
| Coon Rapids | 29 min | $335,000 | Champlin vs. Coon Rapids |
| South St. Paul | 27 min | $300,000 | South St. Paul guide |
| Oakdale | 27 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Newport | 27 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
Other drives from Champlin
- Downtown Minneapolis28 min
- Downtown Saint Paul39 min
- MSP Airport44 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
Champlin to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Champlin to the University of Minnesota?
About 33 minutes in light traffic from the center of Champlin, roughly 15 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Champlin?
24.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Champlin 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?
St. Paul Park (32 minutes, median $314,900), Apple Valley (30 minutes, median $380,000), Coon Rapids (29 minutes, median $335,000), South St. Paul (27 minutes, median $300,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Champlin?
The median sale price was $385,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (312 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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