How far is Valley City, ND from Rolla, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Rolla, ND is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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 04h 04m.
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 Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Rolla.
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Start on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers
1224 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
28 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
43.3 mi · 50 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 6th Street East
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 1
41.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
15.5 mi · 18 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
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on State Highway 5
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5
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At the end of the road, turn right
18.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
11 m · 1 sec · State Highway 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Rolla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 1
Turn right onto State Highway 1
43.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Valley City and Chance Light Snow near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Rolla?
The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Brocket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Valley City and 104.6 miles from Rolla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Valley City and Chance Light Snow near Rolla.
Stop Ideas Near Brocket
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 Brocket.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 153.16 mi (246.49 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rolla
City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 48.8577800, -99.6179200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolla (-99.61792, 48.85778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
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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