How far is Jamestown, ND from Rolla, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Rolla, ND is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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.
Township in Benson County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Rolla.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
788 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 281 Northeast
56 m · 6 sec · Highway 281 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 281 Northeast
62.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Highway 281 Northeast
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue on 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 Jamestown and Rolla.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 281 Northeast
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 281 Northeast
62.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Rolla?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Lallie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Jamestown and 84.3 miles from Rolla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Rolla.
Stop Ideas Near Lallie
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 Lallie.
Devils Lake
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.89 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.69 | $55.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
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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