How far is Saint Charles, MO from Rolla, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Rolla, MO is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.25 mi
02h 07m
Flight
90.51 mi
145.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.51 mi
Kilometers
145.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.61 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolla
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Rolla
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Clair
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
53.6 mi
01h 03m
To Rolla
53.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Rolla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Rolla.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, US 63 South, MO 72: Rolla, Jefferson City

    951 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Bishop Avenue

    1850 ft · 51 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1632 ft · 58 sec · North Elm Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street

    45 m · 10 sec · West 14th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1340 ft · 48 sec · North Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    62 m · 7 sec · West 10th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Rolla.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
85.3 mi · 80%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 11%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 3%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 3%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Forest Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

85.3 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clair
01h 03m from Saint Charles
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Rolla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Rolla?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 53.6 miles from Saint Charles and 53.7 miles from Rolla.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Charles and Mostly Sunny near Rolla.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Clair, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Clair.

RAIL

Washington

24 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

56 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

56 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 90.51 mi (145.66 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Rolla

#2 Rolla

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population20,437
Coordinates37.9514300, -91.7712700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Rolla (-91.77127, 37.95143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Rolla. The current time is 09:50:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.