Gillette to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.5 miles 958.3 km · straight line
714.6 miles estimated 1150 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Prior Lake?

The distance from Gillette to Prior Lake is 595.5 miles (958.3 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located E of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.6 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Prior Lake in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Gillette 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 Gillette to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients