Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Eagan and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Eagan is about 27 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 46th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $395,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota27 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank46thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$395,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.2 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 Eagan's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 26 min | $380,000 | Blaine guide |
| White Bear Lake | 25 min | $365,000 | White Bear Lake guide |
| Brooklyn Park | 25 min | $349,900 | Brooklyn Park guide |
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | Eagan vs. West St. Paul |
| Vadnais Heights | 24 min | $371,000 | Vadnais Heights guide |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Circle Pines guide |
Other drives from Eagan
- Downtown Minneapolis26 min
- Downtown Saint Paul18 min
- MSP Airport15 min
- Mall of America14 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
Eagan to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Eagan to the University of Minnesota?
About 27 minutes in light traffic from the center of Eagan, roughly 12 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Eagan?
21.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Eagan 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?
Blaine (26 minutes, median $380,000), White Bear Lake (25 minutes, median $365,000), Brooklyn Park (25 minutes, median $349,900), West St. Paul (24 minutes, median $343,250), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Eagan?
The median sale price was $395,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (745 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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