Where is Rolla, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Rolla Located? - Rolla is a city located in the Rolette County of North Dakota, United States. Rolla lies between 32.2686981 Degrees North latitudes and 107.7586404 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Rolla, North Dakota

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Where is Rolla Located?

Rolla is a city located in the Rolette County of North Dakota, United States. Rolla lies between 32.2686981 Degrees North latitudes and 107.7586404 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Rolla city is 1223 people and the city has a total area of 1.41 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Rolla, North Dakota Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityRolla
CountyRolette County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwest
Latitude48.8594° N
Longitude99.6174° W
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Land Area1.49 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area1.49 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)1,280
Population Density859 per sq mi
ZIP Codes58367
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-68220
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Rolla, North Dakota

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameRolla Municipal Airport
IATA CodeNot assigned
PortNo major port; inland city
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 281, North Dakota Highway 5, North Dakota Highway 30
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger service in Rolla
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal transportation services available through regional providers
  • U.S. Highway 281: Major north-south route connecting Rolla with communities in northern North Dakota.
  • North Dakota Highway 5: Regional highway connecting Rolla with nearby towns and rural areas.
  • North Dakota Highway 30: Provides access to surrounding agricultural communities.

Top Places to Visit in Rolla, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Coghlan CastleHistoric Landmark
Dale & Martha Hawk MuseumMuseum
Turtle Mountain State ForestForest and Recreation Area
Allard Waterfowl Production AreaWildlife Area
Kitsch Waterfowl Production AreaWildlife Area
Rolla City ParkCommunity Park
Rolla Historic Downtown AreaHistoric Area
Turtle Mountain Scenic AreasNatural Attraction
Lake UpsilonNatural Recreation Area
International Peace GardenBotanical and Cultural Attraction

Driving Distances from Rolla, North Dakota to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BelcourtNorth Dakota18 mi25 minutes
RugbyNorth Dakota65 mi1 hour 10 minutes
MinotNorth Dakota120 mi2 hours
Devils LakeNorth Dakota115 mi2 hours
Grand ForksNorth Dakota190 mi3 hours
BismarckNorth Dakota250 mi4 hours
FargoNorth Dakota270 mi4 hours 15 minutes
WinnipegCanada150 mi3 hours
Grand ForksNorth Dakota190 mi3 hours
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota430 mi6 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Rolla, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeTribal CollegeCommunity CollegeNative American education, liberal arts, and workforce programs
Minot State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, nursing, and sciences
Lake Region State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, career programs, and transfer studies
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityResearch, aviation, medicine, and professional programs
Rolla Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Rolla, North Dakota

Lake Upsilon, Lake Ibsen, Willow Lake, nearby Turtle Mountain lakes, and waterways throughout Rolette County.

Golf Courses Near Rolla

Rolla Municipal Golf Course, Lakeview Golf Course in Harvey, Rugby Golf Club, and nearby community golf facilities in northern North Dakota.

Rolla, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Rolla was founded in the late 19th century and was incorporated as a city in 1907.
  • The city developed as an agricultural and railroad community in Rolette County.
  • Rolla became an important service center for surrounding farming communities in the Turtle Mountain region.
  • The area has a strong connection to Native American history and the nearby Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa community.
  • Rolla continues to serve as a regional center for education, agriculture, healthcare, and local businesses.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near Rolla

Facility NameTypeLocation
Rolla High School Sports ComplexHigh School Sports FacilityRolla, North Dakota
Turtle Mountain Community High School Athletic FacilitiesHigh School Sports FacilityBelcourt, North Dakota
Turtle Mountain Community College Athletic FacilitiesCollege Sports FacilityBelcourt, North Dakota
Minot State University Herb Parker StadiumCollege Sports StadiumMinot, North Dakota
Alerus CenterSports and Entertainment ArenaGrand Forks, North Dakota

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