Prior Lake to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

7.8 miles 12.5 km · straight line
10.1 miles estimated 16.3 km · driving distance
12min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from Shakopee?

The distance from Prior Lake to Shakopee is 7.8 miles (12.5 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located NW of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 10.1 miles, taking about 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. 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 Shakopee. 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 Shakopee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
Shakopee
44.80°N, 93.53°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients