Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Crystal and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Crystal is about 20 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 19th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $325,550 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota20 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank19thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$325,55012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.4 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 Crystal's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | 19 min | $355,000 | Crystal vs. Richfield |
| Mounds View | 19 min | $351,000 | Crystal vs. Mounds View |
| Little Canada | 19 min | $359,891 | Crystal vs. Little Canada |
| Fridley | 19 min | $335,000 | Crystal vs. Fridley |
| Robbinsdale | 18 min | $330,000 | Crystal vs. Robbinsdale |
| Columbia Heights | 16 min | $302,000 | Crystal vs. Columbia Heights |
Other drives from Crystal
- Downtown Minneapolis15 min
- Downtown Saint Paul29 min
- MSP Airport30 min
- Mall of America27 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
Crystal to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Crystal to the University of Minnesota?
About 20 minutes in light traffic from the center of Crystal, roughly 7 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Crystal?
21.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Crystal 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?
Richfield (19 minutes, median $355,000), Mounds View (19 minutes, median $351,000), Little Canada (19 minutes, median $359,891), Fridley (19 minutes, median $335,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Crystal?
The median sale price was $325,550 over the 12 months through September 2026 (300 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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