Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in North St. Paul and commuting to the University of Minnesota
North St. Paul is about 22 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 28th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $335,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota22 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank28thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$335,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.7 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 North St. Paul's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 21 min | $345,000 | North St. Paul vs. Maplewood |
| Hopkins | 21 min | $352,500 | Hopkins guide |
| Brooklyn Center | 21 min | $305,000 | Brooklyn Center guide |
| Crystal | 20 min | $325,550 | Crystal guide |
| Richfield | 19 min | $355,000 | Richfield guide |
| Mounds View | 19 min | $351,000 | North St. Paul vs. Mounds View |
Other drives from North St. Paul
- Downtown Minneapolis24 min
- Downtown Saint Paul16 min
- MSP Airport28 min
- Mall of America32 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
North St. Paul to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from North St. Paul to the University of Minnesota?
About 22 minutes in light traffic from the center of North St. Paul, roughly 12 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in North St. Paul?
21.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for North St. Paul 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?
Maplewood (21 minutes, median $345,000), Hopkins (21 minutes, median $352,500), Brooklyn Center (21 minutes, median $305,000), Crystal (20 minutes, median $325,550), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in North St. Paul?
The median sale price was $335,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (142 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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