How far is Rolla, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Rolla, ND to Watford City, ND is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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.
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 04h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolla and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and Watford City.
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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
9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
1281 ft · 22 sec · US Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23
95 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 23
12.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto Highway 1806 West
1364 ft · 28 sec · Highway 1806 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 23 Business
1237 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 23 Business
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Main Street North
904 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and Watford City.
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 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Rolla and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to Watford City?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Minot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Rolla and 119.2 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Rolla and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Minot
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 Minot.
Minot station
Minot, ND
Stanley
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 183.46 mi (295.25 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 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,835 |
| Coordinates | 47.8022400, -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street North (-103.283174, 47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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