Fargo to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

220.6 miles 355 km · straight line
275.8 miles estimated 443.8 km · driving distance
5h 33min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Fargo from Prior Lake?

The distance from Fargo to Prior Lake is 220.6 miles (355 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located SE of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 275.8 miles, taking about 5h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota and Prior Lake in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Fargo 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 Fargo to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 33min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 40min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 16min $33–$97* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fargo & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Fargo
46.88°N, 96.79°W
America/Chicago
276m 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 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 112.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients