Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Spring Lake Park and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Spring Lake Park is about 22 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 29th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $324,950 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota22 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank29thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$324,95012 months through September 2026
- Average commute21.4 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 Spring Lake Park's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 21 min | $345,000 | Spring Lake Park vs. Maplewood |
| Hopkins | 21 min | $352,500 | Hopkins guide |
| Brooklyn Center | 21 min | $305,000 | Spring Lake Park vs. Brooklyn Center |
| Crystal | 20 min | $325,550 | Spring Lake Park vs. Crystal |
| Richfield | 19 min | $355,000 | Richfield guide |
| Mounds View | 19 min | $351,000 | Spring Lake Park vs. Mounds View |
Other drives from Spring Lake Park
- Downtown Minneapolis20 min
- Downtown Saint Paul25 min
- MSP Airport36 min
- Mall of America36 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
Spring Lake Park to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Spring Lake Park to the University of Minnesota?
About 22 minutes in light traffic from the center of Spring Lake Park, roughly 10 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Spring Lake Park?
21.4 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Spring Lake Park 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 Spring Lake Park?
The median sale price was $324,950 over the 12 months through September 2026 (76 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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