Commute · University of Minnesota
Living in Wayzata and commuting to the University of Minnesota
Wayzata is about 24 minutes from the University of Minnesota by car in light traffic, the 35th shortest drive of the 149 cities in our guides. Homes there sold for a median $1,137,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
- Drive to the University of Minnesota24 minlight traffic, from the city center
- Rank35thshortest of 149 cities
- Median sale price$1,137,00012 months through September 2026
- Average commute18.3 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 Wayzata's median.
| City | Drive | Median sale price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope | 23 min | $361,000 | Wayzata vs. New Hope |
| Mendota Heights | 23 min | $570,000 | Mendota Heights guide |
| Spring Lake Park | 22 min | $324,950 | Spring Lake Park guide |
| North St. Paul | 22 min | $335,000 | North St. Paul guide |
| Maplewood | 21 min | $345,000 | Maplewood guide |
| Hopkins | 21 min | $352,500 | Wayzata vs. Hopkins |
Other drives from Wayzata
- Downtown Minneapolis19 min
- Downtown Saint Paul32 min
- MSP Airport33 min
- Mall of America30 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
Wayzata to the University of Minnesota
How long is the drive from Wayzata to the University of Minnesota?
About 24 minutes in light traffic from the center of Wayzata, roughly 14 miles in a straight line. Rush hour and your exact address can add time.
How long is the average commute in Wayzata?
18.3 minutes each way, the average travel time to work for Wayzata 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?
New Hope (23 minutes, median $361,000), Mendota Heights (23 minutes, median $570,000), Spring Lake Park (22 minutes, median $324,950), North St. Paul (22 minutes, median $335,000), among cities in our guides with at least 30 sales over the 12 months through September 2026.
What do homes cost in Wayzata?
The median sale price was $1,137,000 over the 12 months through September 2026 (87 sales), according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update.
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