Origin
Pierpont, MO
Late night in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Centralia, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO covers 30.2 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paris Road, MO 124, US 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Paris Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 30.2 miles, with most of the trip on Paris Road and MO 124. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on Paris Road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paris Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Paris Road and MO 124. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.4 miles (US 63): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 63 North
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 63
Merge onto US 63
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MO B / Paris Road
Turn right onto MO B / Paris Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South Rollins Street
Turn right onto South Rollins Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B: Hallsville along the way.
Mo B: Hallsville
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| MO 124 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| US 63 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| MO 163 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Grindstone Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Singleton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Nifong Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Paris Road
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont, MO and Centralia, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
2
Continue on MO 163
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 163
3
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto MO AC
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Nifong Boulevard
5
Continue on MO AC
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grindstone Parkway
6
Continue on MO AC
487 ft
·
16 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 63 North
8
Merge onto US 63
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 63
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MO B: Hallsville, Centralia
10
Turn right onto MO B
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Paris Road
11
Continue on MO 124
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 124
12
Turn right onto West Singleton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Singleton Street
13
Turn right onto South Rollins Street
392 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Rollins Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Rollins Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Centralia, MO
Late night in Centralia on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO covers 30.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paris Road, MO 124, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Pierpont, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.4 miles (US 63): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pierpont, MO to Centralia, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B: Hallsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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