Nashville to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.6 miles 485.3 km · straight line
393.5 miles actual route 633.3 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Rolla?

The distance from Nashville to Rolla is 301.6 miles (485.3 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located WNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.5 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Rolla

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Rolla
37.95°N, 91.77°W
America/Chicago
342m elevation
Explore more routes from Rolla

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM