Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Empire and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Empire is about 53 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 132nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $410,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota53 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank132ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$410,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute30.4 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 Empire's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne | 49 min | $409,950 | Cologne guide |
| Watertown | 48 min | $375,000 | Watertown guide |
| Hanover | 48 min | $459,950 | Hanover guide |
| St. Bonifacius | 46 min | $375,000 | St. Bonifacius guide |
| Rockford | 46 min | $364,500 | Rockford guide |
| Hugo | 46 min | $430,000 | Hugo guide |
Other drives from Empire
- Downtown Minneapolis51 min
- Downtown Saint Paul46 min
- MSP Airport41 min
- Mall of America37 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
Empire to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Empire to the University of Minnesota?
About 53 minutes in light traffic from the center of Empire, roughly 22 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Empire?
30.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Empire 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?
Cologne (49 minutes, median $409,950), Watertown (48 minutes, median $375,000), Hanover (48 minutes, median $459,950), St. Bonifacius (46 minutes, median $375,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Empire?
The median sale price was $410,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (32 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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