Oshawa to Prior Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

721.8 miles 1161.6 km · straight line
866.1 miles estimated 1393.9 km · driving distance
17h 25min estimated drive time
CAD 140 - CAD 173 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Oshawa from Prior Lake?

The distance from Oshawa to Prior Lake is 721.8 miles (1161.6 km) as the crow flies. Prior Lake is located W of Oshawa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.1 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Oshawa is in Ontario, Canada, while Prior Lake is in Minnesota, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 25min CAD 140 - CAD 173 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 54min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 39min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oshawa & Prior Lake

Quick Facts

Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients