Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Saint Paul and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Saint Paul is about 15 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 6th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $300,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota15 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank6thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$300,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.1 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 Saint Paul's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 9 min | $309,950 | Saint Paul vs. Lauderdale |
Other drives from Saint Paul
- Downtown Minneapolis16 min
- Downtown Saint Paul3 min
- MSP Airport16 min
- Mall of America20 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
Saint Paul to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Saint Paul to the University of Minnesota?
About 15 minutes in light traffic from the center of Saint Paul, roughly 7 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Saint Paul?
21.1 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Saint 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?
Lauderdale (9 minutes, median $309,950), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Saint Paul?
The median sale price was $300,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (2,682 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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