How far is Rolla, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Rolla, ND to Minot, ND is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolla and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and Minot.
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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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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
1255 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on 66th Street Northeast
2034 ft · 1 min · 66th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 28th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 65th Street Northeast
1087 ft · 14 sec · 65th Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 W
21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US-2 W
5.8 mi · 7 min · US-2 W
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Turn right onto US-2 Business
156 m · 11 sec · US-2 Business
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Continue on Burdick Expressway East
3.4 mi · 8 min · Burdick Expressway East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and Minot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
57th Street North
Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rolla and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to Minot?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 Rolla and 58.2 miles from Minot.
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 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rolla and Partly Sunny near Minot.
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 Rolla and Minot. Straight-line distance: 88.09 mi (141.77 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 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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