Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Cologne and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Cologne is about 49 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 128th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $409,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota49 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank128thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$409,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.7 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 Cologne's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 48 min | $375,000 | Cologne vs. Watertown |
| Hanover | 48 min | $459,950 | Hanover guide |
| St. Bonifacius | 46 min | $375,000 | Cologne vs. St. Bonifacius |
| Rockford | 46 min | $364,500 | Rockford guide |
| Hugo | 46 min | $430,000 | Hugo guide |
| Farmington | 44 min | $392,000 | Farmington guide |
Other drives from Cologne
- Downtown Minneapolis47 min
- Downtown Saint Paul55 min
- MSP Airport43 min
- Mall of America39 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
Cologne to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Cologne to the University of Minnesota?
About 49 minutes in light traffic from the center of Cologne, roughly 31 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Cologne?
26.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Cologne 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?
Watertown (48 minutes, median $375,000), Hanover (48 minutes, median $459,950), St. Bonifacius (46 minutes, median $375,000), Rockford (46 minutes, median $364,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Cologne?
The median sale price was $409,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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