Origin
Rolla, MO
Morning in Rolla on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rolla, MO
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Trip Overview
This 105.8-mile drive from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO is a straightforward trip best suited for a single day. Expect the journey to take around 2 hours and 2 minutes, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-44, with portions also on the Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway and Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $17, this Midwest to Midwest drive is budget-friendly. It's a practical option for a quick trip between these Missouri cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Rolla, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the 105.8 miles on interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 93.8-mile segment on I-44. While mostly a high-speed affair, the highway designation names suggest moments where the road might feel more personal, perhaps with local law enforcement memorials integrated into the infrastructure. The character remains consistently that of efficient travel on major roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Pine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 2h 2m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Turn right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 44
Merge onto I 44
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
103.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 93.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Pine Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Bishop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rolla, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on MO BB
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 289
Toward Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
11
Turn right onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, you have flexibility with your departure time for this 105.8-mile trip. Leaving Rolla in the morning should get you to St. Louis with plenty of daylight. Plan for minimal stops, as the longest stretch is over 90 miles, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as it's a good idea to fill up before you leave Rolla, especially if your car's range is on the shorter side. The main highways are well-maintained, making for a smooth ride.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.9 miles from Rolla, MO, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 miles.
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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Louis, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rolla, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Rolla, MO
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rolla, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Rolla, MO · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Rolla, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.8 miles.
Arriving in St. Louis, MO
The final approach into St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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
$16.54 one way
$33.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
St. Louis, MO
Morning in St. Louis on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Wildwood, MO
53 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 miles from Rolla, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO is easy. At 2h 2m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rolla, MO to St. Louis, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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