Prior Lake
Minnesota
Prior Lake is located in Minnesota, approximately 20 miles from Minneapolis. The most popular drive from Prior Lake is to Minneapolis. Browse route details including drive time, distance, and gas costs below.
Driving Times from Prior Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Far Is Prior Lake from Major Cities?
Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Prior Lake to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Minneapolis, roughly 25 miles away by road.
Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.
Nearest Major Airports to Prior Lake
If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Prior Lake by road:
Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.
Driving from Prior Lake: What to Know
Prior Lake sits in Minnesota, in the Upper Midwest, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in the Upper Midwest can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-35, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.
All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.