Kansas City to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.4 miles 631.5 km · straight line
421 miles actual route 677.6 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Prior Lake?

The distance from Kansas City to Prior Lake is 392.4 miles (631.5 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located N of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Prior Lake. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM