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City guide

Rolla, Missouri

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.

Type TownSettled 1858

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.

Airports

Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) 25 mi to the centre
Fort Leonard Wood, MO, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination

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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Rolla Downtown Airport (RLA) 2.5 mi to the centre
Rolla, MO, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rolla National Airport (VIH) 12 mi to the centre
Vichy, MO, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Cuba Municipal Airport 20 mi to the centre
Cuba, MO, US
Outdoor
Sullivan Regional Airport 38 mi to the centre
Sullivan, MO, US
Outdoor
Cabool Memorial Airport 59 mi to the centre
Cabool, MO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 β€” 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

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