Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Gem Lake and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Gem Lake is about 27 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 47th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota27 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank47thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute19.4 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 Gem Lake's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 26 min | $380,000 | Gem Lake vs. Blaine |
| White Bear Lake | 25 min | $365,000 | Gem Lake vs. White Bear Lake |
| Plymouth | 25 min | $505,000 | Plymouth guide |
| Minnetonka | 25 min | $499,700 | Minnetonka guide |
| Brooklyn Park | 25 min | $349,900 | Brooklyn Park guide |
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | Gem Lake vs. West St. Paul |
Other drives from Gem Lake
- Downtown Minneapolis30 min
- Downtown Saint Paul21 min
- MSP Airport33 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
Gem Lake to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Gem Lake to the University of Minnesota?
About 27 minutes in light traffic from the center of Gem Lake, roughly 11 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Gem Lake?
19.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Gem Lake 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), Plymouth (25 minutes, median $505,000), Minnetonka (25 minutes, median $499,700), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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