How far is Ada, MN from Prior Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Ada, MN to Prior Lake, MN is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Prior Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Prior Lake.
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Start on East Main Street
21.5 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 140th Street North
7.9 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North
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Continue on 140th Street South
14.9 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South
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Continue on 140th St South
804 ft · 20 sec · 140th St South
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
196.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21
1652 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Herrgott Memorial Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Herrgott Memorial Drive
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Eagle Creek Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Prior Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
140th St South
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Ada and Rain Showers Likely near Prior Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ada to Prior Lake?
The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osakis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Ada and 134.7 miles from Prior Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ada and Rain Showers Likely near Prior Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Osakis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osakis.
Staples
St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Prior Lake. Straight-line distance: 232.26 mi (373.78 km).
#1 Ada
City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 47.2996900, -96.5153500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prior Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 27,317 |
| Coordinates | 44.7133000, -93.4227300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prior Lake (-93.42273, 44.7133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $40.31 | $80.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $44.75 | $89.51 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $49.94 | $99.87 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $58.31 | $116.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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