How far is Pierpont, MO from Centralia, MO?
The driving distance from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierpont and Centralia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont and Centralia.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Nifong Boulevard
2363 ft · 1 min · East Nifong Boulevard
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Continue on Grindstone Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grindstone Parkway
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
148 m · 17 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 63 North
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Paris Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Paris Road
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto West Singleton Street
2822 ft · 1 min · West Singleton Street
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Turn right onto South Rollins Street
120 m · 17 sec · South Rollins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Rollins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierpont and Centralia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Paris Road
Turn right onto Paris Road
9.88 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pierpont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierpont to Centralia?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prathersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Pierpont and 18.3 miles from Centralia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pierpont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Stop Ideas Near Prathersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prathersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierpont and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.61 km).
#1 Pierpont
Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 77 |
| Coordinates | 38.8622600, -92.3149100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centralia
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,344 |
| Coordinates | 39.2103200, -92.1379500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Rollins Street (-92.138074, 39.210341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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