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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.4 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.86 mi
41.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.76 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centralia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierpont
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Centralia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pierpont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prathersville
MO

Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America

From Pierpont
15.1 mi
00h 21m
To Centralia
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Nifong Boulevard

    2363 ft · 1 min · East Nifong Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Grindstone Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grindstone Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    148 m · 17 sec · New Haven Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 63 North

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Paris Road

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Paris Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Singleton Street

    2822 ft · 1 min · West Singleton Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Rollins Street

    120 m · 17 sec · South Rollins Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
17.8 mi · 53%
US 63 North
5.38 mi · 16%
Grindstone Parkway
1.77 mi · 5%
West Singleton Street
0.53 mi · 2%
East Nifong Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
MO B
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prathersville
00h 21m from Pierpont
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prathersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prathersville.

RAIL

Jefferson City

51 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

84 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

86 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

La Plata

114 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierpont and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.61 km).

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#1 Pierpont

Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA

Population77
Coordinates38.8622600, -92.3149100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Centralia

#2 Centralia

City in Missouri

Population4,344
Coordinates39.2103200, -92.1379500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: MO 163 (-92.314934, 38.862256)
End: South Rollins Street (-92.138074, 39.210341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierpont and Centralia. The current time is 03:37:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.