Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Mound and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Mound is about 40 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 104th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $416,400 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota40 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank104thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$416,40012 months through September 2026
- Average commute31 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 Mound's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 39 min | $429,900 | Forest Lake guide |
| Chaska | 39 min | $474,975 | Mound vs. Chaska |
| Andover | 39 min | $448,400 | Andover guide |
| Stillwater | 36 min | $460,000 | Stillwater guide |
| Shakopee | 36 min | $428,450 | Mound vs. Shakopee |
| Cottage Grove | 36 min | $405,000 | Cottage Grove guide |
Other drives from Mound
- Downtown Minneapolis36 min
- Downtown Saint Paul49 min
- MSP Airport46 min
- Mall of America42 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
Mound to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Mound to the University of Minnesota?
About 40 minutes in light traffic from the center of Mound, roughly 21 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Mound?
31 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Mound 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?
Forest Lake (39 minutes, median $429,900), Chaska (39 minutes, median $474,975), Andover (39 minutes, median $448,400), Stillwater (36 minutes, median $460,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Mound?
The median sale price was $416,400 over the 12 months through September 2026 (166 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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