Origin
Ashland, MO
Late night in Ashland on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 10.6 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 163, US 63, East Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on MO 163. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 10.6 miles, with most of the trip on MO 163 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on MO 163.
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.
MO 163 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 163 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MO M; MO Y / East Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO M; MO Y / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO M; MO Y / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto MO M; MO Y / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MO 163, MO H
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 163, MO H
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MO 163; MO H
Enter roundabout onto MO 163; MO H
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MO 163
Enter roundabout onto MO 163 toward MO 163 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 163 North
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 Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo H along the way.
Mo H
4.2 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 163 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| US 63 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 163
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, MO and Pierpont, MO.
1
Start on MO Y
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Broadway
2
Enter roundabout onto MO M; MO Y
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broadway
3
Continue on MO M; MO Y
484 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Broadway
4
Enter roundabout
283 ft
·
5 sec
5
Continue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto US 63
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 63
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MO 163, MO H
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 163; MO H
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 163; MO H
9
Continue on MO 163; MO H
519 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 163; MO H
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 163
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 163
Toward MO 163 North
11
Continue on MO 163
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
Toward MO 163 North
12
Turn left onto MO 163
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 163
13
Turn right onto MO 163
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
MO 163
14
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Pierpont, MO
Late night in Pierpont on Friday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
32 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
14m 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 Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 10.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 163, US 63, East Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Ashland, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO M; MO Y / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo H along the way.
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