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Trip from Sturgeon, MO to Pierpont, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sturgeon, MO, MO

Sturgeon, MO

Parviz Hajizada

Downtown Pierpont, MO, MO

Pierpont, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

Sturgeon to Pierpont is 33.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via US 63, MO 163, and MO 22, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience that's quick and efficient, making it a great option if you're looking for a short hop between points. It's the kind of trip where you can easily depart whenever you're ready and still arrive with plenty of time left in your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 23.9 mi 26m
MO 163 2.6 mi 3m
MO 22 2.2 mi 2m
Grindstone Parkway 1.8 mi 2m
South Providence Road 1.2 mi 2m
Fair Grounds Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
East Nifong Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Wall Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 23.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sturgeon, MO and Pierpont, MO.

1

Start on MO V

85 ft · 4 sec · North Ogden Street
2

Turn right onto Wall Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Wall Street
3

Continue on Fair Grounds Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fair Grounds Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto MO 22

2.2 mi · 2 min · MO 22
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
6

Merge onto US 63

24 mi · 26 min · US 63
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward MO AC
8

Turn right onto MO AC

1.8 mi · 2 min · Grindstone Parkway
9

Continue on MO AC

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Nifong Boulevard
10

Turn left onto MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Providence Road
11

Turn left onto MO 163

2.6 mi · 3 min · MO 163
12

Arrive at destination

MO 163

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wall Street

Turn right onto Wall Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MO 22

At end of road, turn left onto MO 22

Navigation decision point

4
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Columbia

Navigation decision point

Toward US 63 South: Columbia
4
27.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward MO AC

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MO AC
4
31.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | MO 163

Turn left onto MO 163

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.60 one way

$11.21 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.10 $12.21
premium $5.18 $6.88 $13.75
diesel $5.35 $7.10 $14.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026

Origin

Sturgeon, MO

Evening in Sturgeon on Wednesday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Clear

E 6 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:19PM CDT until June 3 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:19PM CDT until June 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Pierpont, MO

Evening in Pierpont on Wednesday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

E 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:19PM CDT until June 3 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:19PM CDT until June 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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

1 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 90% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 23.9 miles, on US 63. The road primarily follows major highways, so you can expect consistent speeds and a smooth journey. The character remains highway-focused throughout, offering a predictable and efficient way to cover the 33.7 miles.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on US 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and MO 163. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wall Street.

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 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MO 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

870 ft 665 ft

Total Climb

185 ft

Total Descent

266 ft

Highest Point

870 ft

~4.8 mi in

Elevation Range

205 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Sturgeon, MO

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Arriving in Pierpont, MO

Full guide →

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 42m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on US 63. 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: near the start (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MO 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pierpont, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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