Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Ham Lake and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Ham Lake is about 39 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 99th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $549,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota39 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank99thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$549,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute28.6 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 Ham Lake's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 37 min | $590,000 | Ham Lake vs. Dayton |
| Bayport | 37 min | $485,000 | Bayport guide |
| Stillwater | 36 min | $460,000 | Stillwater guide |
| Shakopee | 36 min | $428,450 | Shakopee guide |
| Lakeville | 36 min | $510,000 | Lakeville guide |
| Cottage Grove | 36 min | $405,000 | Cottage Grove guide |
Other drives from Ham Lake
- Downtown Minneapolis41 min
- Downtown Saint Paul42 min
- MSP Airport53 min
- Mall of America55 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
Ham Lake to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Ham Lake to the University of Minnesota?
About 39 minutes in light traffic from the center of Ham Lake, roughly 19 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Ham Lake?
28.6 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Ham 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?
Dayton (37 minutes, median $590,000), Bayport (37 minutes, median $485,000), Stillwater (36 minutes, median $460,000), Shakopee (36 minutes, median $428,450), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Ham Lake?
The median sale price was $549,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (206 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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