Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buxton, ND
Ramon Perucho
Roseville, ND
Eric Prouzet
Buxton to Roseville is 26.1 miles and takes about 36 minutes via State Highway 200, I 29, and State Highway 18, 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 through North Dakota. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 200 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| 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 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~479 veh/hr typical · worst 675
Quietest
2 AM
~35 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, ND and Roseville, ND.
Start on Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto Dunsmore Avenue
Continue on CR 21
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29; US 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto ND 200
Continue on ND 200
Turn left onto ND 18
Continue on ND 18
Turn right onto CR 11
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Dunsmore Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 29 South: Fargo
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward ND 200 West: Mayville, Cummings
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto ND 18 / Center Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 11 / County Highway 11
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Buxton on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 11:20PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Destination
Late night in Roseville on Sunday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 11:20PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This highway-focused drive is largely spent on major roads, with 92% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.2 miles on State Highway 200 before transitioning to other highways. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours. Expect smooth sailing on well-maintained highways for most of your 36-minute journey.
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 0.2 miles in near Dunsmore Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m 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 0.2 miles (Dunsmore Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
104 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
1,013 ft
~26.1 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buxton, ND to Roseville, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Cummings along the way.
Cummings
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Mayville
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: sandwich
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1880
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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