Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Lino Lakes and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Lino Lakes is about 30 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 62nd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $461,590 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota30 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank62ndshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$461,59012 months through September 2026
- Average commute24.8 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 Lino Lakes's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coon Rapids | 29 min | $335,000 | Lino Lakes vs. Coon Rapids |
| Eden Prairie | 28 min | $500,000 | Eden Prairie guide |
| South St. Paul | 27 min | $300,000 | South St. Paul guide |
| Oakdale | 27 min | $329,900 | Lino Lakes vs. Oakdale |
| Newport | 27 min | $391,500 | Newport guide |
| Inver Grove Heights | 27 min | $398,950 | Inver Grove Heights guide |
Other drives from Lino Lakes
- Downtown Minneapolis32 min
- Downtown Saint Paul29 min
- MSP Airport41 min
- Mall of America45 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
Lino Lakes to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Lino Lakes to the University of Minnesota?
About 30 minutes in light traffic from the center of Lino Lakes, roughly 14 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Lino Lakes?
24.8 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Lino Lakes 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?
Coon Rapids (29 minutes, median $335,000), Eden Prairie (28 minutes, median $500,000), 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 Lino Lakes?
The median sale price was $461,590 over the 12 months through September 2026 (289 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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