Naperville to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.6 miles 536.9 km · straight line
400.3 miles estimated 644.3 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Naperville from Prior Lake?

The distance from Naperville to Prior Lake is 333.6 miles (536.9 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located NW of Naperville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.3 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Naperville in Illinois 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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Naperville & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Naperville
41.79°N, 88.15°W
America/Chicago
216m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients