Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Shakopee and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Shakopee is about 36 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 85th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $428,450 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota36 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank85thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$428,45012 months through September 2026
- Average commute22.4 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 Shakopee's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | 35 min | $429,950 | Oak Park Heights guide |
| Anoka | 35 min | $345,000 | Anoka guide |
| Centerville | 34 min | $440,900 | Centerville guide |
| Savage | 33 min | $421,000 | Shakopee vs. Savage |
| Maple Grove | 33 min | $430,000 | Maple Grove guide |
| Champlin | 33 min | $385,000 | Champlin guide |
Other drives from Shakopee
- Downtown Minneapolis33 min
- Downtown Saint Paul40 min
- MSP Airport28 min
- Mall of America25 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
Shakopee to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Shakopee to the University of Minnesota?
About 36 minutes in light traffic from the center of Shakopee, roughly 18 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Shakopee?
22.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Shakopee 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?
Oak Park Heights (35 minutes, median $429,950), Anoka (35 minutes, median $345,000), Centerville (34 minutes, median $440,900), Savage (33 minutes, median $421,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Shakopee?
The median sale price was $428,450 over the 12 months through September 2026 (698 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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