How far is Rolla, ND from Devils Lake, ND?

The driving distance from Rolla, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.86 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.95 mi
99.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.95 mi
Kilometers
99.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Mon, May 4, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Rolla
Mon, May 4, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolla
2026-05-04T10:49
Arrive Devils Lake
Mon, May 4, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolla
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cando
ND

City in Towner County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Rolla
39.3 mi
00h 38m
To Devils Lake
37.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Monday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and Devils Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 30

    13.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 30

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 66

    20.4 mi · 24 min · State Highway 66

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.7 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Walker Street

    2293 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 66th Avenue Northeast

    2219 ft · 1 min · 66th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive North

    111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 66
20.4 mi · 27%
State Highway 30
13.8 mi · 18%
Walker Street
0.43 mi · 1%
66th Avenue Northeast
0.42 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.33 mi
College Drive North
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cando
00h 38m from Rolla
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Rolla and Chance Rain Showers near Devils Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rolla to Devils Lake?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Cando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Rolla and 37.5 miles from Devils Lake.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Rolla and Chance Rain Showers near Devils Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Cando

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cando, 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 Cando.

RAIL

Devils Lake

49 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Rugby station

60 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 61.95 mi (99.7 km).

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#1 Rolla

City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates48.8577800, -99.6179200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Devils Lake

#2 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 30 (-99.617873, 48.857797)
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Rolla and Devils Lake. The current time is 10:49:48.

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.