How far is Rolla, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rolla and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla and St. Louis.
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Start on West 10th Street
27 m · 8 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2932 ft · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue
1466 ft · 38 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
962 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla and St. Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
93.8 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rolla and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Rolla and 53.3 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolla and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Clair.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 km).
#1 Rolla
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 20,437 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514300, -91.7712700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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