Prior Lake to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.3 miles 562.2 km · straight line
419.2 miles estimated 674.6 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Prior Lake to Saint Joseph is 349.3 miles (562.2 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located SSW of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.2 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Prior Lake in Minnesota and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prior Lake & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients