Why go
- City in Missouri, U.S.
- Served by Rolla National Airport (VIH).
History
Rolla is a city in and the county seat of Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Its population in the 2020 United States Census was 19,943. It is approximately midway between St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. Its micropolitan statistical area consists of Phelps County, Missouri. Nearby is an inactive township.
Where to stay
1610 Old Wire Outer Rd, Rolla, MO 65401 · ihg.com
11600 MO-72, Rolla, MO 65401 · ozarkfarms.org
2006 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401 · wyndhamhotels.com
1641 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · wyndhamhotels.com
1801 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · wyndhamhotels.com
1670 Old Wire Outer Rd, Rolla, MO 65401 · marriott.com
2201 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401 · hilton.com
1631 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · regencyinnrolla.top
1650 Old Wire Outer Rd, Rolla, MO 65401 · choicehotels.com
1507 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · choicehotels.com
1403 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · bestwestern.com
1417 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 · choicehotels.com
1201 Kingshighway, Rolla, MO 65401
2001 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401 · motel6.com
812 S Bishop Ave, US-63, Rolla, MO 65401
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Hometown handcrafted pizza in business in Rolla since 1962 Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 1505 North Bishop Avenue,… · m.facebook.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1005 Kingshighway Street, Rolla, 65401 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-23:00; Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1022 Kingshighway, Rolla, 65401 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 1346 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65409 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1303 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · pancheros.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 120 Highway 72 West, Rolla, 65401 · locations.tacobell.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00 · 1811 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · buffalowildwings.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · 1346 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65409 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00 · 1735 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · restaurants.ihop.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1405 Martin Springs Drive, Rolla, 65401 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Steak House, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 1675 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · coltonssteakhouse.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-21:30 · 1011 Kingshighway, 65401 · mottomosushi.github.io
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00; We 11:00-21:00 · 817 North Pine Street, Rolla, 65401 · naclh2orolla.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00 · 1005 North Rolla Street, Rolla, 65401 · odoggys.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1051 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · facebook.com
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-01:30 · 609 North Rolla Street, Rolla, 65401 · rollalr.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo 15:00-21:00; Tu-Su 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 · 819 North Pine Street, Rolla, 65401 · sodaandscoops.com
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00 - 10:30 · 1501 N. Bishop Ave, Rolla, 65401
Chinese, Asian, Restaurant · Chinese/Asian restaurant · 1808 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · koirollrolla.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 105 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · foodsforhealthllc.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:45-10:30,10:45-14:00,16:45-19:30; Sa,Su 11:00-13:00,17:00-19:00 · 202 West 18th Street, Rolla, 65401 · reslife.mst.edu
Pie, Restaurant · Pie restaurant · 601 Kingshighway, Rolla, 65401
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr 08:00-17:00 · 400 West 14th Street, Rolla, 65409
Fast Food · fast food · new.dineoncampus.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1724 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · pizza.dominos.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1051 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · jerseymikes.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2004 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · steaknshake.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1902 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · leesrolla.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1328 Forum Drive, Rolla, 65401 · facebook.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 511 South Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · restaurants.applebees.com
Steak House, Seafood, Restaurant · Steak House/Seafood restaurant · 12200 Dillon Outer Drive, Rolla, 65401 · mattssteakhouse.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-09:00, Sa 10:30-04:30
Fast Food · fast food · new.dineoncampus.com
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 501 West 6th Street, Rolla, 65401 · papajohns.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:30 Features: takeaway · 1002 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, 65401 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1106 Kingshighway, Rolla, 65401-2923 · mcdonalds.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1001 Strobach Street, Rolla, 65401 · locations.kfc.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 121 H-J Drive, Rolla, 65401 · facebook.com
24 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) 25 mi to the centre
Fort Leonard Wood, MO, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: St. Louis
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Rolla Downtown Airport (RLA) 2.5 mi to the centre
Rolla, MO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Rolla National Airport (VIH) 12 mi to the centre
Vichy, MO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Cuba Municipal Airport 20 mi to the centre
Cuba, MO, US
Sullivan Regional Airport 38 mi to the centre
Sullivan, MO, US
Cabool Memorial Airport 59 mi to the centre
Cabool, MO, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rolla National Airport (VIH); 31 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TBN has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. St. Louis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rolla, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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