Distance from St. Louis, MO to Rolla, MO

Driving Distance & Travel Time

The distance between St. Louis, Missouri and Rolla, Missouri is approximately:

• 100 miles (162 kilometers) via I-44 West (most direct route).
• Driving time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes under normal traffic.

Route Details

Take I-44 West directly from St. Louis to Rolla (Exit 184/185). The highway passes through suburbs (Eureka, Pacific), the Meramec River valley, and the Mark Twain National Forest fringes.

Alternate Routes

• US-66 (Historic Route 66): ~110 miles, 2+ hours—scenic but slower.
• MO-100 / MO-19: ~115 miles, 2.5 hours—rural backroads.

Key Points in Rolla

Rolla is home to Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) and the Mark Twain National Forest headquarters. It's a gateway to the Ozarks.