How far is St. Louis, MO from Centralia, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Centralia, MO is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Centralia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Centralia.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1531 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Buck Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1033 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 15, MO 22: Mexico
1135 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Boulevard Street
975 ft · 19 sec · West Boulevard Street
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Turn right onto South Muldrow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Muldrow Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
13.8 mi · 21 min · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
2957 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Singleton Street
1119 ft · 36 sec · East Singleton Street
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Turn left 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 St. Louis and Centralia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Louis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 St. Louis to Centralia?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from St. Louis and 67.4 miles from Centralia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Louis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 111.8 mi (179.92 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centralia
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,344 |
| Coordinates | 39.2103200, -92.1379500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centralia (-92.13795, 39.21032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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