How far is Rolla, ND from Wahpeton, ND?
The driving distance from Rolla, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Walsh County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolla and Wahpeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and Wahpeton.
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Start on State Highway 30
11 m · 3 sec · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto Main Avenue West
18.8 mi · 23 min · Main Avenue West
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
20.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto State Highway 20
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
38.4 mi · 44 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
19.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto United States Highway 81
2 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 81
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 66
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Grand Forks
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
164.1 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street North
118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and Wahpeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
164 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rolla and Mostly Sunny near Wahpeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to Wahpeton?
The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Ardoch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Rolla and 141.4 miles from Wahpeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.03 one way or $78.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rolla and Mostly Sunny near Wahpeton.
Stop Ideas Near Ardoch
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 Ardoch.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 227.57 mi (366.24 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 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.03 | $78.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.02 | $88.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.17 | $96.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.90 | $109.79 |
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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