Louisville to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.5 miles 527.1 km · straight line
364.9 miles actual route 587.2 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Rolla?

The distance from Louisville to Rolla is 327.5 miles (527.1 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.9 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville and Rolla. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $44–$128* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM