Bismarck to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Prior Lake?

The distance from Bismarck to Prior Lake is 383 miles (616.4 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.6 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Prior Lake in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Prior Lake. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.