Durango to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

881.8 miles 1419.1 km · straight line
1058.1 miles estimated 1702.9 km · driving distance
21h 17min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Durango from Rolla?

The distance from Durango to Rolla is 881.8 miles (1419.1 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located E of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1058.1 miles, taking about 21h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado and Rolla in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durango 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 Durango to Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 17min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 32min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 40min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durango & Rolla

Quick Facts

Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients