How far is Rolla, ND from West Fargo, ND?
The driving distance from Rolla, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolla and West Fargo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and West Fargo.
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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
121.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
788 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and West Fargo.
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
121 mi · 01h 57m
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 Partly Sunny near West Fargo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to West Fargo?
The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Drayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Rolla and 113.2 miles from West Fargo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Rolla and Partly Sunny near West Fargo.
Stop Ideas Near Drayton
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 Drayton.
Grand Forks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 186.08 mi (299.47 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 West Fargo
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 38,194 |
| Coordinates | 46.8749700, -96.9003600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 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 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.33 | $78.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
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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