Prior Lake to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67 miles 107.9 km · straight line
83.8 miles estimated 134.9 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Prior Lake to Rochester, Minnesota is 67 miles (107.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located SE of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.8 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Prior Lake and Rochester, Minnesota. 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 Prior Lake to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prior Lake & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 371.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients