Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in St. Louis Park and commuting to the University of Minnesota
St. Louis Park is about 16 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 9th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $395,050 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota16 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank9thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$395,05012 months through September 2026
- Average commute20.2 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. Louis Park's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul | 15 min | $300,000 | St. Louis Park vs. Saint Paul |
| Falcon Heights | 14 min | $401,250 | St. Louis Park vs. Falcon Heights |
| Roseville | 13 min | $375,000 | St. Louis Park vs. Roseville |
| St. Anthony | 12 min | $380,000 | St. Louis Park vs. St. Anthony |
| Lauderdale | 9 min | $309,950 | St. Louis Park vs. Lauderdale |
| Minneapolis | 6 min | $353,500 | St. Louis Park vs. Minneapolis |
Other drives from St. Louis Park
- Downtown Minneapolis12 min
- Downtown Saint Paul25 min
- MSP Airport23 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
St. Louis Park to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from St. Louis Park to the University of Minnesota?
About 16 minutes in light traffic from the center of St. Louis Park, roughly 7 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in St. Louis Park?
20.2 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for St. Louis 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?
Saint Paul (15 minutes, median $300,000), Falcon Heights (14 minutes, median $401,250), Roseville (13 minutes, median $375,000), St. Anthony (12 minutes, median $380,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in St. Louis Park?
The median sale price was $395,050 over the 12 months through September 2026 (738 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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