Ham Lake to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38 miles 61.2 km · straight line
49.5 miles estimated 79.6 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ham Lake from Prior Lake?

The distance from Ham Lake to Prior Lake is 38 miles (61.2 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located SSW of Ham Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.5 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Ham Lake & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Ham Lake
45.25°N, 93.25°W
America/Chicago
274m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 654.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients