Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Maple Grove and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Maple Grove is about 33 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 73rd shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $430,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota33 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank73rdshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$430,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute24 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 Maple Grove's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 32 min | $457,700 | Woodbury guide |
| St. Paul Park | 32 min | $314,900 | St. Paul Park guide |
| Mahtomedi | 30 min | $475,000 | Mahtomedi guide |
| Lino Lakes | 30 min | $461,590 | Lino Lakes guide |
| Apple Valley | 30 min | $380,000 | Apple Valley guide |
| Coon Rapids | 29 min | $335,000 | Maple Grove vs. Coon Rapids |
Other drives from Maple Grove
- Downtown Minneapolis28 min
- Downtown Saint Paul39 min
- MSP Airport44 min
- Mall of America41 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
Maple Grove to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Maple Grove to the University of Minnesota?
About 33 minutes in light traffic from the center of Maple Grove, roughly 15 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Maple Grove?
24 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Maple Grove 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?
Woodbury (32 minutes, median $457,700), St. Paul Park (32 minutes, median $314,900), Mahtomedi (30 minutes, median $475,000), Lino Lakes (30 minutes, median $461,590), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Maple Grove?
The median sale price was $430,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (1,147 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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