Lincoln, Nebraska to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.6 miles 509.5 km · straight line
379.9 miles estimated 611.4 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Prior Lake?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Prior Lake is 316.6 miles (509.5 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located NNE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Prior Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients