How far is it from Rolla, MO, to Salem, MO, ?

The distance between Rolla, MO, and Salem, MO, is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rolla, MO, to Salem, MO, ?

The drive from Rolla, MO, to Salem, MO, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Rolla, MO, to Salem, MO, ?

The fastest route from Rolla, MO, to Salem, MO, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Salem, MO from Rolla, MO?

Salem, MO lies roughly to the south-east of Rolla, MO.

Which roads does the route from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO follow?

The drive from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO mainly follows MO 72.

Are there charging stations between Rolla, MO and Salem, MO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO, including Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); IHOP Restaurant - Rolla MO - 3554 (60 kW); Baymont Inn By Wyndham (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Rolla, MO Salem, MO

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO takes about 40 min via MO 72. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 27 mi

1 Depart right onto Woodland Drive 94 yd
2 Continue right onto Woodland Drive 86 yd
3 Turn left onto Salem Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left 3 mi
5 Continue straight 22 mi
6 Turn left 2 mi
7 Continue left onto West Rolla Street 1 mi
8 Turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi

9 Arrive left onto South Main Street

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The return trip from Salem, MO to Rolla, MO covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1705 Martin Springs Drive, Rolla, MO, 65401250 kW
IHOP Restaurant - Rolla MO - 3554CCS, CHAdeMO · 1735 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO, 6540160 kW
Baymont Inn By WyndhamType1 · 1801 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO, 654017.2 kW
Days Inn by Wyndham RollaType1 · 2006 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO, 654017.2 kW
Greenstay Hotel & SuitesType1 · 110 N Outer Rd, St. James, MO, 655597.2 kW

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Salem, MO → Doolittle, MO35 mi · 50 min Salem, MO → Houston, MO37 mi · 1 h Salem, MO → Winona, MO55 mi · 1 h 20 min Salem, MO → Waynesville, MO59 mi · 1 h 15 min Salem, MO → Ellington, MO60 mi · 1 h 40 min Salem, MO → Edgar Springs, MO22 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Rolla, MO, {fromState} to Salem, MO, {toState}?: The distance between Rolla, MO, {fromState} and Salem, MO, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rolla, MO, {fromState} to Salem, MO, {toState}?: The drive from Rolla, MO, {fromState} to Salem, MO, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Rolla, MO, {fromState} to Salem, MO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Rolla, MO, {fromState} to Salem, MO, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Salem, MO from Rolla, MO?: Salem, MO lies roughly to the south-east of Rolla, MO.
Which roads does the route from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO follow?: The drive from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO mainly follows MO 72.
Are there charging stations between Rolla, MO and Salem, MO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rolla, MO to Salem, MO, including Bandana's Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); IHOP Restaurant - Rolla MO - 3554 (60 kW); Baymont Inn By Wyndham (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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