How far is Minot, ND from Rolla, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Rolla, ND is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Rolla.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
3.4 mi · 8 min · Burdick Expressway West
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Continue on US-2 Business
779 ft · 22 sec · US-2 Business
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Turn left onto US-2 E
5.8 mi · 7 min · US-2 E
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 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 Minot 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.
US-2 E
Continue on US-2 E
21.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minot and Mostly Sunny near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Rolla?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rugby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Minot and 60 miles from Rolla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minot and Mostly Sunny near Rolla.
Stop Ideas Near Rugby
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 Rugby.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Minot station
Minot, ND
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 88.09 mi (141.77 km).
#1 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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