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Living in Faribault and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Faribault is about 63 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 144th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $290,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota63 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank144thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$290,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute19 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 Faribault's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Young America | 57 min | $325,000 | Norwood Young America guide |
| St. Paul Park | 32 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| South St. Paul | 27 min | $300,000 | South St. Paul guide |
| Oakdale | 27 min | $329,900 | Oakdale guide |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Circle Pines guide |
| Spring Lake Park | 22 min | $324,950 | Spring Lake Park guide |
Other drives from Faribault
- Downtown Minneapolis60 min
- Downtown Saint Paul61 min
- MSP Airport56 min
- Mall of America51 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
Faribault to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Faribault to the University of Minnesota?
About 63 minutes in light traffic from the center of Faribault, roughly 47 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Faribault?
19 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Faribault 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?
Norwood Young America (57 minutes, median $325,000), St. Paul Park (32 minutes, median $314,900), South St. Paul (27 minutes, median $300,000), Oakdale (27 minutes, median $329,900), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Faribault?
The median sale price was $290,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (306 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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