Prior Lake to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

23.3 miles 37.5 km · straight line
30.3 miles estimated 48.8 km · driving distance
37min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from St. Paul?

The distance from Prior Lake to St. Paul is 23.3 miles (37.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 30.3 miles, taking about 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Prior Lake & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients