How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Prior Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Prior Lake, MN is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Prior Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Prior Lake.
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Start on the route
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South
2543 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 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 Saint Louis Park and Prior Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
6.01 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Prior Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Prior Lake?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Saint Louis Park and 10.2 miles from Prior Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Prior Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Prior Lake. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.79 km).
#1 Saint Louis Park
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 48,821 |
| Coordinates | 44.9483000, -93.3480100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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