How far is Dickinson, ND from Rolla, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.7 miles (323 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.52 mi
05h 30m
Flight
200.72 mi
323.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.72 mi
Kilometers
323.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.52 mi
Kilometers
465.94 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolla
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-14T20:50
Arrive Rolla
Wed, Apr 15, 2:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Turtle Lake
ND

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

From Dickinson
144.5 mi
02h 45m
To Rolla
145 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
45°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Rolla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Rolla.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Villard Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West Villard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1476 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen

    1420 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 31

    17.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 31

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 48

    8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate

    25.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 200 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 200

    8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 41

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 41

  15. 15

    Continue on 7th Street Northwest

    2303 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 41

    37.2 mi · 43 min · State Highway 41

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 41

    12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 41

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 57th Street North

    17.8 mi · 20 min · 57th Street North

  20. 20

    Continue on 62nd Street Northeast

    6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on US-2 E

    21.8 mi · 23 min · US-2 E

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 28th Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 66th Street Northeast

    2034 ft · 56 sec · 66th Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Street Northwest

    1255 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3

    21.5 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 66

    9.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66

  27. 27

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 66

    9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 30

    13.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 30

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 30

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Rolla.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue West
67 mi · 23%
State Highway 41
51.7 mi · 18%
State Highway 200 Alternate
25.3 mi · 9%
US-2 E
21.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 3
21.5 mi · 7%
State Highway 66
18.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue West

Merge slight left

65.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.8 mi
200.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turtle Lake
02h 45m from Dickinson
Leave By
5:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Dickinson and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Rolla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Rolla?

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Turtle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Dickinson and 145 miles from Rolla.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 200.7 miles (323 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Rolla, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dickinson and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Rolla.

Stop Ideas Near Turtle Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turtle Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turtle Lake.

BUS

Minot, ND

83 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

85 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Rugby station

115 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 200.72 mi (323.02 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rolla

City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates48.8577800, -99.6179200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Rolla (-99.61792, 48.85778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickinson, ND and Rolla, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 20:50:18, although it is 21:50:18 in Rolla.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.