Dickinson, North Dakota to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475 miles 764.5 km · straight line
570 miles estimated 917.4 km · driving distance
11h 28min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Prior Lake?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Prior Lake is 475 miles (764.5 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located ESE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 570 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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.

How to Get from Dickinson, North Dakota to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 28min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 46min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 54min $68–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients