Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Hilltop and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Hilltop is about 17 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 10th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota17 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank10thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute25.9 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 Hilltop's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park | 16 min | $395,050 | Hilltop vs. St. Louis Park |
| New Brighton | 16 min | $390,250 | Hilltop vs. New Brighton |
| Columbia Heights | 16 min | $302,000 | Hilltop vs. Columbia Heights |
| Saint Paul | 15 min | $300,000 | Hilltop vs. Saint Paul |
| Falcon Heights | 14 min | $401,250 | Hilltop vs. Falcon Heights |
| Roseville | 13 min | $375,000 | Hilltop vs. Roseville |
Other drives from Hilltop
- Downtown Minneapolis17 min
- Downtown Saint Paul23 min
- MSP Airport31 min
- Mall of America32 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
Hilltop to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Hilltop to the University of Minnesota?
About 17 minutes in light traffic from the center of Hilltop, roughly 5 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Hilltop?
25.9 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Hilltop 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?
St. Louis Park (16 minutes, median $395,050), New Brighton (16 minutes, median $390,250), Columbia Heights (16 minutes, median $302,000), Saint Paul (15 minutes, median $300,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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