Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Oakdale and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Oakdale is about 27 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 51st shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota27 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank51stshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$329,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute23.5 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 Oakdale's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake | 25 min | $365,000 | Oakdale vs. White Bear Lake |
| Brooklyn Park | 25 min | $349,900 | Brooklyn Park guide |
| West St. Paul | 24 min | $343,250 | Oakdale vs. West St. Paul |
| Vadnais Heights | 24 min | $371,000 | Oakdale vs. Vadnais Heights |
| Circle Pines | 24 min | $306,500 | Oakdale vs. Circle Pines |
| Bloomington | 24 min | $375,000 | Bloomington guide |
Other drives from Oakdale
- Downtown Minneapolis29 min
- Downtown Saint Paul18 min
- MSP Airport29 min
- Mall of America30 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
Oakdale to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Oakdale to the University of Minnesota?
About 27 minutes in light traffic from the center of Oakdale, roughly 13 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Oakdale?
23.5 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Oakdale 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?
White Bear Lake (25 minutes, median $365,000), Brooklyn Park (25 minutes, median $349,900), West St. Paul (24 minutes, median $343,250), Vadnais Heights (24 minutes, median $371,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Oakdale?
The median sale price was $329,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (384 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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