Columbia, Tennessee to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.8 miles 495.3 km · straight line
384.7 miles estimated 619.1 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Rolla?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Rolla is 307.8 miles (495.3 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located WNW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.7 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Rolla in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee and Rolla. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Tennessee to Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Rolla

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Rolla
37.95°N, 91.77°W
America/Chicago
342m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients