How far is Rolla, ND from Bismarck, ND?
The driving distance from Rolla, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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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 03h 14m.
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.
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 Rolla and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and Bismarck.
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Start on State Highway 30
13.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 66
9.5 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
9.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
21.5 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1466 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2712 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, 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
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot
1619 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on East Boulevard Avenue
869 ft · 15 sec · East Boulevard Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 7th Street
3131 ft · 59 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Rosser Avenue
548 ft · 17 sec · East Rosser Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosser Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and Bismarck.
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
Continue on 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.
Rain Likely leaving Rolla and Rain Likely near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 103.8 miles from Rolla and 97.4 miles from Bismarck.
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 49.7 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Rolla and Rain Likely near Bismarck.
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 Rolla and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 151.57 mi (243.93 km).
#1 Rolla
City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 48.8577800, -99.6179200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735, 46.808545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
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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