How far is Wentzville, MO from Rolla, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Rolla, MO is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Rolla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Rolla.
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Start on East Allen Street
12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
30 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Rolla
1237 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, US 63 South, MO 72: Rolla, Jefferson City
951 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto North Bishop Avenue
1850 ft · 51 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1632 ft · 58 sec · North Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
45 m · 10 sec · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1340 ft · 48 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
62 m · 7 sec · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Rolla.
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 West
Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Rolla?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Miramiguoa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Wentzville and 45.9 miles from Rolla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolla.
Stop Ideas Near Miramiguoa Park
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 Miramiguoa Park.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Rolla. Straight-line distance: 77.49 mi (124.71 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rolla
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 20,437 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514300, -91.7712700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolla (-91.77127, 37.95143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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