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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Flight Distance
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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.
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.
City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Villard Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Villard Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Take the ramp slight right
1476 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
17.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 48
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate
25.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Continue on State Highway 200
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on 7th Street Northwest
2303 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 41
37.2 mi · 43 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto 57th Street North
17.8 mi · 20 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 E
21.8 mi · 23 min · US-2 E
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Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 28th Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 66th Street Northeast
2034 ft · 56 sec · 66th Street Northeast
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1255 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 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 Dickinson 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turtle Lake.
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Minot station
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 200.72 mi (323.02 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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