Prior Lake to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.3 miles 1067.4 km · straight line
795.9 miles estimated 1280.9 km · driving distance
16h 1min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from Sheridan?

The distance from Prior Lake to Sheridan is 663.3 miles (1067.4 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located W of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.9 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Prior Lake in Minnesota and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Prior Lake and Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 1min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 49min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Prior Lake & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients