Origin
Independence, MO
Afternoon in Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
211.3 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Independence, MO
Ever Rayan
Rolla, MO
Nadezhda Moryak
Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO covers 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.7 miles from Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 211.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lynn Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lynn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Noland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clifton J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lynn Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Rolla, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
23 sec
·
South Lynn Street
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
5
Turn left onto I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left onto Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
15
Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
16
Merge slight left
522 ft
·
12 sec
17
Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
18
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50 East
23
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
50 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 63 South: Rolla
25
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Elm Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
148 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 14th Street
27
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Elm Street
28
Turn right onto West 10th Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 10th Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Independence, MO, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rolla, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Independence, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Independence, MO
This is one driving day of about 211.3 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Independence, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.7 mi from Independence, MO · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rolla, MO
The final approach into Rolla, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rolla, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.09 one way
$64.19 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.94 | $93.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rolla, MO
Afternoon in Rolla on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Quincy, IL
106 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO covers 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.7 miles from Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Independence, MO to Rolla, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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