Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Hopkins and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Hopkins is about 21 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 24th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $352,500 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota21 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank24thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$352,50012 months through September 2026
- Average commute18.9 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 Hopkins's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | 20 min | $325,550 | Hopkins vs. Crystal |
| Shoreview | 19 min | $404,500 | Shoreview guide |
| Richfield | 19 min | $355,000 | Hopkins vs. Richfield |
| Mounds View | 19 min | $351,000 | Mounds View guide |
| Little Canada | 19 min | $359,891 | Little Canada guide |
| Fridley | 19 min | $335,000 | Hopkins vs. Fridley |
Other drives from Hopkins
- Downtown Minneapolis16 min
- Downtown Saint Paul29 min
- MSP Airport23 min
- Mall of America20 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
Hopkins to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Hopkins to the University of Minnesota?
About 21 minutes in light traffic from the center of Hopkins, roughly 9 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Hopkins?
18.9 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Hopkins 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?
Crystal (20 minutes, median $325,550), Shoreview (19 minutes, median $404,500), Richfield (19 minutes, median $355,000), Mounds View (19 minutes, median $351,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Hopkins?
The median sale price was $352,500 over the 12 months through September 2026 (141 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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