Chicago to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.9 miles 564.7 km · straight line
424.8 miles actual route 683.6 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Prior Lake?

The distance from Chicago to Prior Lake is 350.9 miles (564.7 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located NW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.8 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Prior Lake. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM