Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Owatonna and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Owatonna is about 78 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 149th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota78 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank149thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price—12 months through September 2026
- Average commute17.7 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 Owatonna's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague | 63 min | $390,000 | New Prague guide |
| Faribault | 63 min | $290,000 | Owatonna vs. Faribault |
| Belle Plaine | 60 min | $349,995 | Belle Plaine guide |
| Norwood Young America | 57 min | $325,000 | Norwood Young America guide |
| Mayer | 57 min | $385,250 | Mayer guide |
| St. Francis | 56 min | $349,900 | St. Francis guide |
Other drives from Owatonna
- Downtown Minneapolis76 min
- Downtown Saint Paul76 min
- MSP Airport71 min
- Mall of America66 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
Owatonna to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Owatonna to the University of Minnesota?
About 78 minutes in light traffic from the center of Owatonna, roughly 61 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Owatonna?
17.7 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Owatonna 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?
New Prague (63 minutes, median $390,000), Faribault (63 minutes, median $290,000), Belle Plaine (60 minutes, median $349,995), Norwood Young America (57 minutes, median $325,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
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