Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norma, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
Tolley, ND
Tara Winstead
This short 12-mile drive from Norma to Tolley, North Dakota, will only take you about 20 minutes, making it an easy addition to any day. Primarily using State Highway 5, 58th Avenue Northwest, and County Road 3, the trip is contained entirely within the Great Plains region. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is perfect for a quick transit or an exploratory side trip. Given its brevity, it easily fits into a single day, offering a straightforward journey across the North Dakota landscape. You won't need to worry about finding overnight accommodations for this particular segment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 5 | 7 mi | 8m |
| 58th Avenue Northwest | 2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 3 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Norma Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Praire Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Frontier Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Norma, ND and Tolley, ND.
Start on Frontier Avenue
Turn left onto Norma Street
Continue on CR 1
Turn right onto ND 5
Turn right onto CR 3
Continue on CR 3
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Norma Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ND 5 / State Highway 5
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 3 / County Road 3
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Norma on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Tolley on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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 is a mixed drive, with 58% of the route being on highways. You'll experience a 7-mile stretch on State Highway 5, which is the longest uninterrupted section. The road character shifts between state highway travel and local county roads, offering a varied driving experience over its short distance. Expect a straightforward path through the Great Plains, without significant elevation changes or complex turns. The profile suggests a generally smooth and uncomplicated journey from start to finish.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Norma Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Norma Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (ND 5 / State Highway 5): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (CR 3 / County Road 3): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
1,894 ft
Elevation Range
65 ft
Founded 1905
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). 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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