How far is Bismarck, ND from Rolla, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Rolla, ND is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Rolla.
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Start on East Rosser Avenue
1308 ft · 47 sec · East Rosser Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
2947 ft · 54 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Boulevard Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · East Boulevard Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward Fargo
41.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
2652 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest
1593 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
21.5 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 66
9.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
13.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Rolla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 3
Turn right onto State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Bismarck and Sunny near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Rolla?
The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Bismarck and 104.1 miles from Rolla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bismarck and Sunny near Rolla.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
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 Harvey.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Minot, ND
Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 151.57 mi (243.93 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rolla
City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 48.8577800, -99.6179200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolla (-99.61792, 48.85778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.22 | $62.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
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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