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Rolla, MissouriRolla
Spend a single day in Rolla: campus tour, downtown eats, and a quick walk to the Stubby Stonehenge replica.
Rolla is a small university town on historic Route 66. Its main attractions – the Missouri University of Science & Technology campus, the Ozark Actors Theatre and the quirky Stubby Stonehenge – fit comfortably into a half‑day, leaving time for a meal and a stroll through downtown. One full day is enough for most visitors.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, dry)
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow, limited services)
- Airports
- STL · RLU
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rolla, Missouri911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rolla, Missouri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyRolla is low‑crime; main risks are winter road conditions and occasional stray dogs on rural roads.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTL Lambert St.
- Getting aroundNo public transit; rent a car or use Uber (few drivers).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)$2–$3
- BeerBeer (draft, bar)$4–$6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$12–$18
- Budget bedSuper 8 room, a night, per roomUS$59
- Mid-range bedSuper 8 room, a night, per roomUS$70
- High-end bedSuper 8 room, a night, per roomUS$79
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STL Lambert St. Louis International Airport (≈1 h 45 min drive via I‑44) · RLU Rolla National Airport (Private‑use field, ≈15 min north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rolla, Missouri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public transit; rent a car or use Uber (few drivers). Biking is feasible on flat streets; walking works in downtown.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Springfield, MO
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
I‑44 west, 1 h 45 min drive
Good for a longer day; attractions include the Route 66 Car Museum.
St. Louis, MO
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
I‑44 east, 1 h 45 min drive
Consider an overnight stay to see the Gateway Arch.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Super 8 Rolla
$59–$79, free breakfast, pool
Best Western Coachlight Inn
88 rooms, mid‑range
Hampton Inn
Chain comfort, central location
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–$150 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Super 8 room1 × 1 night × US$70 | US$70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Uber ride downtown (≈5 km)2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$239 per person per day, bed included | US$477 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | $2–$3 |
| Slice of pizza | $5–$8 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $4–$6 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $12–$18 |
| Parking (city lot, per hour) | $1.50–$2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close I‑44 passes; carry chains.
- Limited taxi supply; expect wait times.
- Campus buildings close early in summer break.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- STL → Rolla (rental car): ≈ $45 for a compact, 1‑day rental (check)
- Uber downtown (5 km): ≈ $12 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rolla, Missouri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (warm, dry) · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental package from STL to cover I‑44 drives.
- Create a campus‑tour guide PDF for visitors.
Sources
- officialRolla official city site
- secondaryWikidata – Rolla
- secondaryWikivoyage: Rolla (Missouri), revision 5233572 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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