Mason City to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mason City from Prior Lake?

The distance from Mason City to Prior Lake is 108.3 miles (174.3 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located N of Mason City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 135.4 miles, taking about 2h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Mason City in Iowa and Prior Lake in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Mason City 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.