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

296.3 miles 476.8 km · straight line
370.3 miles estimated 596 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, North Dakota from Prior Lake?

The distance from Jamestown, North Dakota to Prior Lake is 296.3 miles (476.8 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located ESE of Jamestown, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.3 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, North Dakota to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, North Dakota & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Jamestown, North Dakota
46.91°N, 98.71°W
America/Chicago
429m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients