Rolla, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Rolla, MO have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 92 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Rolla, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
211.3 mi
Independence, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 21m
Jefferson City, MO
Plan Around Rolla, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rolla, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rolla, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rolla, MO
Driving from Rolla, MO
Expect an average of 92 miles and about 1h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Rolla, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 106 miles (2h 9m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Rolla, MO include St. Louis, MO (105.8 mi, 2h 2m), Saint Peters, MO (101.7 mi, 2h 9m), O'Fallon, MO (100.7 mi, 2h 7m), Chesterfield, MO (90 mi, 1h 32m), and Jefferson City, MO (62.1 mi, 1h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 92-mile trip from Rolla, MO, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Rolla, MO and 2 routes heading into Rolla, MO, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 106 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rolla, MO covers 106 miles and takes approximately 2h 9m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.
The average route from Rolla, MO runs about 92 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 92-mile trip from Rolla, MO costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rolla, MO include St. Louis, MO, Saint Peters, MO, O'Fallon, MO and Chesterfield, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rolla, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,144
Median Income
$42,518
Median Home Value
$177,400
Median Age
27.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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