Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, ND and Roseville, ND.
Start on this road
Turn right onto CR 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29; US 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto ND 200 Alternate
At end of road, turn right onto ND 18
Turn left onto CR 11
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 11 / West Caledonia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Turn right onto ND 200 Alternate / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 30 at 2:18AM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Destination
Night in Roseville on Saturday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 30 at 2:18AM CDT until June 30 at 7:00PM 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
1,013 ft
~26.2 mi in
Elevation Range
110 ft
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
“Home of the Burros” · Founded 1880
Hillsboro is a town in the Red River Valley of North Dakota. Its population is 1,563 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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