Origin
Roseville, ND
Late night in Roseville on Saturday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseville, ND to Buxton, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseville, ND
Eric Prouzet
Buxton, ND
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
Roseville, ND to Buxton, ND is 26.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via State Highway 200 and I-29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it an easy drive for a single day. Consider this a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace, largely on State Highway 200 and I-29. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.4 miles on State Highway 200, giving you a good period of steady driving. The character remains predominantly highway-like throughout, meaning minimal slowdowns and a predictable journey behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 200 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and I 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near ND 18 / State Highway 18.
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 37m 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: at 3 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (ND 200 / 3rd Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: 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
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ND 18 / State Highway 18
Turn left onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
ND 200 / 3rd Street Southeast
Turn right onto ND 200 / 3rd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Buxton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 118
Toward Buxton
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 21 / County Highway 21
Turn left onto CR 21 / County Highway 21
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 200 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| I 29 | 6.7 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 18 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 11 | 3 mi | 7m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 21 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Center Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 200
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseville, ND and Buxton, ND.
1
Start on CR 11
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway 11
2
Turn left onto ND 18
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 18
3
Continue on ND 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue South
4
Turn right onto ND 200
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street Southeast
5
Continue on ND 200
10 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 200
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
7
Merge onto I 29; US 81
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 29; US 81
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 118
Toward Buxton
9
Turn left onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 21
10
Turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 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 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
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
Buxton, ND
Late night in Buxton on Saturday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Roseville, ND to Buxton, ND covers 26.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 200, I 29, State Highway 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Roseville, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (ND 200 / 3rd Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Roseville, ND to Buxton, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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