Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Stillwater and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Stillwater is about 36 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 87th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $460,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota36 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank87thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$460,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute20.1 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 Stillwater's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Heights | 35 min | $429,950 | Stillwater vs. Oak Park Heights |
| Anoka | 35 min | $345,000 | Anoka guide |
| Centerville | 34 min | $440,900 | Stillwater vs. Centerville |
| Savage | 33 min | $421,000 | Savage guide |
| Maple Grove | 33 min | $430,000 | Maple Grove guide |
| Champlin | 33 min | $385,000 | Champlin guide |
Other drives from Stillwater
- Downtown Minneapolis39 min
- Downtown Saint Paul31 min
- MSP Airport42 min
- Mall of America46 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
Stillwater to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Stillwater to the University of Minnesota?
About 36 minutes in light traffic from the center of Stillwater, roughly 21 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Stillwater?
20.1 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Stillwater 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 Stillwater?
The median sale price was $460,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (313 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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