How far is Wahpeton, ND from Rolla, ND?
The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Rolla, ND is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Wahpeton and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and Rolla.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
33 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto 4th Street North
119 m · 15 sec · 4th Street North
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Turn right onto Dakota Avenue
2979 ft · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Take the exit right toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
2114 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
163.6 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 66: Drayton
1765 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
12.1 mi · 14 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
19.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
38.4 mi · 44 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 Wahpeton and Rolla.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 North
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.
Sunny leaving Wahpeton and Sunny near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to Rolla?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 151.9 miles from Wahpeton and 152.2 miles from Rolla.
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 76.7 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.46 one way or $80.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wahpeton and Sunny near Rolla.
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 Wahpeton and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 227.57 mi (366.24 km).
#1 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.46 | $80.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.63 | $91.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.94 | $99.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.91 | $113.82 |
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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