Prior Lake to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Prior Lake from Yellowstone?

The distance from Prior Lake to Yellowstone is 843.6 miles (1357.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1012.3 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Prior Lake in Minnesota and Yellowstone 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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