Prior Lake to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Prior Lake from Rapid City?

The distance from Prior Lake to Rapid City is 485.9 miles (782 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located W of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.1 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Prior Lake in Minnesota and Rapid City in South Dakota.

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 Prior Lake and Rapid City. 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.