Origin
Hillsboro, ND
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, ND to Roseville, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, ND
Christian Reinke
Roseville, ND
Eric Prouzet
Trip Overview
Hillsboro to Roseville is 26.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes via State Highway 18, State Highway 200 Alternate, and I 29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region for its entirety, making it a straightforward hop. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip without much fuss. You'll be spending almost all your time on major roadways, so expect a consistent driving experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience the efficiency of interstates and state highways for the bulk of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on State Highway 18, offering a solid segment of consistent driving. Expect a smooth and predictable experience as you navigate these well-maintained roadways, with minimal deviation from high-speed travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 18 and State Highway 200 Alternate. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue
Turn right onto CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward ND 200 East, ND 200A West: Halstead, Blanchard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 100
Toward ND 200 East, ND 200A West: Halstead, Bla...
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ND 200 Alternate / State Highway 200 Alternate
Turn right onto ND 200 Alternate / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
ND 18 / State Highway 18
At end of road, turn right onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hillsboro, ND to Roseville, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Blanchard along the way.
Blanchard
4.3 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 18 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 200 Alternate | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| I 29 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| County Highway 11 | 3 mi | 7m |
| West Caledonia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 18
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, ND and Roseville, ND.
1
Start on this road
224 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Caledonia Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
4
Merge onto I 29; US 81
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 29; US 81
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 100
Toward ND 200 East, ND 200A West: Halstead, Blanchard
6
Turn right onto ND 200 Alternate
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 200 Alternate
7
At end of road, turn right onto ND 18
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 18
8
Turn left onto CR 11
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway 11
9
Arrive at destination
CR 11
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Roseville, ND
Late night in Roseville on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hillsboro, ND to Roseville, ND covers 26.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 18, State Highway 200 Alternate, I 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Hillsboro, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hillsboro, ND to Roseville, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Blanchard along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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