Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Medina and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Medina is about 38 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 94th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $1,034,752 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota38 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank94thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$1,034,75212 months through September 2026
- Average commute26.3 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 Medina's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 37 min | $590,000 | Medina vs. Dayton |
| Bayport | 37 min | $485,000 | Bayport guide |
| Stillwater | 36 min | $460,000 | Stillwater guide |
| Spring Park | 36 min | $688,750 | Medina vs. Spring Park |
| Shakopee | 36 min | $428,450 | Shakopee guide |
| Lakeville | 36 min | $510,000 | Lakeville guide |
Other drives from Medina
- Downtown Minneapolis33 min
- Downtown Saint Paul46 min
- MSP Airport47 min
- Mall of America44 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
Medina to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Medina to the University of Minnesota?
About 38 minutes in light traffic from the center of Medina, roughly 17 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Medina?
26.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Medina 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), Spring Park (36 minutes, median $688,750), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Medina?
The median sale price was $1,034,752 over the 12 months through September 2026 (142 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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