Origin
Dickinson, ND
Night in Dickinson on Tuesday
Local time
10:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
289.5 mi
466 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickinson, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND covers 289.5 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Villard Street, 3rd Avenue West, ND 31 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.8 miles from Dickinson, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 289.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Villard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Villard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ND 31 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Villard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson, ND and Rolla, ND.
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Start on the route
79 ft
·
8 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
49 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto West Villard Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
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West Villard Street
4
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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3rd Avenue West
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge slight left
66 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
8
Turn left onto State Highway 31
17 mi
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20 min
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State Highway 31
9
Turn right onto State Highway 25
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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State Highway 25
10
Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Center Avenue
11
Continue on State Highway 48
8.6 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 48
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate
25 mi
·
29 min
·
State Highway 200 Alternate
13
Continue on State Highway 200
8.7 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 200
14
Turn left onto State Highway 41
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 41
15
Continue on 7th Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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7th Street Northwest
16
Continue on State Highway 41
37 mi
·
43 min
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State Highway 41
17
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 41
12 mi
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14 min
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State Highway 41
19
Turn right onto 57th Street North
18 mi
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20 min
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57th Street North
20
Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi
·
6 min
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62nd Street Northeast
21
Continue on US-2 E
22 mi
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23 min
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US-2 E
22
Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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28th Avenue Northeast
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto 66th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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66th Street Northeast
24
Continue on 1st Street Northwest
0.2 mi
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41 sec
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1st Street Northwest
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
22 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 3
26
Turn right onto State Highway 66
9.2 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 66
27
Continue on 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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1st Avenue
28
Continue on State Highway 66
9.5 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 66
29
Turn left onto State Highway 30
14 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 30
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.8 miles from Dickinson, ND, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.8 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rolla, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dickinson, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dickinson, ND
This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dickinson, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.8 mi from Dickinson, ND · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from Dickinson, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rolla, ND
The final approach into Rolla, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rolla, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.26 one way
$90.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.69 | $99.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.71 | $111.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.92 | $127.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.9 | 1 | $30.40 | $13.90 |
| Efficient EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.33 | $11.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.53 | $18.53 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rolla, ND
Night in Rolla on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Washburn, ND
145 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND covers 289.5 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Villard Street, 3rd Avenue West, ND 31 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.8 miles from Dickinson, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dickinson, ND to Rolla, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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