Origin
Centralia, MO
Late night in Centralia on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centralia, MO to Columbia, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centralia, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Centralia and Columbia, this 22.5-mile journey is an ideal choice. Spanning about 36 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via MO B, MO 124, and Rogers Street to reach your destination within the Midwest. Budgeting about $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this connection offers a stress-free travel experience. Since both towns are located within Missouri, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO B | 13 mi | 20m |
| MO 124 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Rogers Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Singleton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Providence Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Rollins Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO B
— 13 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on South Rollins Street
392 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Rollins Street
2
Turn left onto West Singleton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Singleton Street
3
Turn left onto MO 124
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 124
4
Continue on MO B
13 mi
·
20 min
·
MO B
5
Continue on Rogers Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rogers Street
6
Turn left onto MO 163
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Providence Road
7
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Singleton Street
Turn left onto West Singleton Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 124
Turn left onto MO 124
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MO 163 / North Providence Road
Turn left onto MO 163 / North Providence Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Columbia, MO
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile that transitions from open stretches to local access roads. Approximately 35% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive on MO B, which covers 13 miles of the total distance. Expect the road character to evolve as you transition from the more rural segments of MO B and MO 124 into the local streets of Columbia. It is a functional drive that balances highway efficiency with the necessary local navigation to reach your final destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on MO B.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Singleton Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Centralia, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 36m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Singleton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO 124): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (MO 163 / North Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Columbia, MO
Full guide →Columbia is a bustling college town in Missouri, halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home of the University of Missouri (also known as 'Mizzou') as well as two other post-secondary institutions Stephens College and Columbia College.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on MO B. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Singleton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MO 124): Navigation decision point; at 22.1 miles (MO 163 / North Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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