Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in St. Francis and commuting to the University of Minnesota
St. Francis is about 56 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 138th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $349,900 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota56 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank138thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$349,90012 months through September 2026
- Average commute32.3 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 St. Francis's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 48 min | $375,000 | Watertown guide |
| St. Bonifacius | 46 min | $375,000 | St. Bonifacius guide |
| Rockford | 46 min | $364,500 | Rockford guide |
| Farmington | 44 min | $392,000 | Farmington guide |
| Hastings | 42 min | $345,000 | Hastings guide |
| Ramsey | 41 min | $383,000 | St. Francis vs. Ramsey |
Other drives from St. Francis
- Downtown Minneapolis55 min
- Downtown Saint Paul59 min
- MSP Airport70 min
- Mall of America70 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
St. Francis to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from St. Francis to the University of Minnesota?
About 56 minutes in light traffic from the center of St. Francis, roughly 30 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in St. Francis?
32.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for St. Francis 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?
Watertown (48 minutes, median $375,000), St. Bonifacius (46 minutes, median $375,000), Rockford (46 minutes, median $364,500), Farmington (44 minutes, median $392,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in St. Francis?
The median sale price was $349,900 over the 12 months through September 2026 (144 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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