Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Spring Park and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Spring Park is about 36 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 86th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $688,750 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota36 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank86thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$688,75012 months through September 2026
- Average commute20.9 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 Park'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 |
| Chanhassen | 34 min | $600,000 | Spring Park vs. Chanhassen |
| Centerville | 34 min | $440,900 | Centerville guide |
| Savage | 33 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
| Maple Grove | 33 min | $430,000 | Spring Park vs. Maple Grove |
Other drives from Spring Park
- Downtown Minneapolis31 min
- Downtown Saint Paul44 min
- MSP Airport45 min
- Mall of America42 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 Park to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Spring Park to the University of Minnesota?
About 36 minutes in light traffic from the center of Spring Park, roughly 20 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Spring Park?
20.9 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Spring 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?
Oak Park Heights (35 minutes, median $429,950), Anoka (35 minutes, median $345,000), Chanhassen (34 minutes, median $600,000), Centerville (34 minutes, median $440,900), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Spring Park?
The median sale price was $688,750 over the 12 months through September 2026 (30 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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