Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Mendota Heights and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Mendota Heights is about 23 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 30th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $570,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota23 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank30thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$570,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute19.6 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 Mendota Heights's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park | 22 min | $324,950 | Spring Lake Park guide |
| North St. Paul | 22 min | $335,000 | Mendota Heights vs. North St. Paul |
| Maplewood | 21 min | $345,000 | Mendota Heights vs. Maplewood |
| Hopkins | 21 min | $352,500 | Mendota Heights vs. Hopkins |
| Brooklyn Center | 21 min | $305,000 | Brooklyn Center guide |
| Crystal | 20 min | $325,550 | Crystal guide |
Other drives from Mendota Heights
- Downtown Minneapolis22 min
- Downtown Saint Paul13 min
- MSP Airport11 min
- Mall of America14 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
Mendota Heights to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Mendota Heights to the University of Minnesota?
About 23 minutes in light traffic from the center of Mendota Heights, roughly 8 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Mendota Heights?
19.6 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Mendota Heights 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?
Spring Lake Park (22 minutes, median $324,950), North St. Paul (22 minutes, median $335,000), Maplewood (21 minutes, median $345,000), Hopkins (21 minutes, median $352,500), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Mendota Heights?
The median sale price was $570,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (139 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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