How long is the commute from Rolla, MO?
Workers who live in Rolla, MO take an average of 13.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.9 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Rolla get to work
| Means of transportation | Rolla | Phelps County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±4.5 points) | 71.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±3.8 points) | 14.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±1.9 points) | 7.4% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Rolla, the average commute is lower than in Phelps County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rolla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Phelps County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Phelps County, Rolla ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1123 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rolla
| Vehicles available | Rolla | Phelps County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±2.5 points) | 6.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% (±3.9 points) | 34.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±3.9 points) | 36.2% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±2.2 points) | 23.6% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Rolla, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Phelps County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rolla
| Rolla | Phelps County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±1.9 points) | 7.4% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±2.1 points) | 89.3% (±1.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rolla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Phelps County (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rolla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla | — | 13.9 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Doolittle | 7.1 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Newburg | 7.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. James | 8.9 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Edgar Springs | 18 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Dixon | 19 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Vienna | 20 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Indian Lake | 20 mi | 31.9 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Cuba | 21 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Doolittle, MO (18.3 minutes), St. James, MO (20.4 minutes), Edgar Springs, MO (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Phelps County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Springs | 32.5 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | St. James | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Newburg | 19.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Doolittle | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Rolla | 13.9 minutes (±1.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rolla
How long is the average commute in Rolla?
Workers who live in Rolla, MO take an average of 13.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rolla without a car?
7.7% of households in Rolla have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rolla?
6.3% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Rolla worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolla city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolla city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolla city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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