Origin
Columbia, MO
Morning in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierpont, MO
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Trip Overview
Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO is 6.9 miles and takes about 11 minutes via North Providence Road and MO 163, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Missouri. It’s a quick hop that’s perfect if you just need to get from one point to another without a long commitment. Consider this if you're looking for a straightforward journey with minimal time on the road.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of North Providence Road, including one segment that lasts for 4.3 miles without interruption. The profile suggests a blend of driving conditions, so be prepared for potential changes in road type and speed limits as you progress. It's not an all-highway cruise, nor is it a purely backroad adventure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Providence Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 4.3 miles in near MO 163.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO is easy. At 11m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.3 miles (MO 163): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MO 163
Turn left onto MO 163
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Providence Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| MO 163 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Providence Road
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Pierpont, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Providence Road
2
Turn left onto MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
3
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
14 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
11m 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 Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 6.9 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Providence Road, MO 163. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Columbia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 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.
The drive from Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO is easy. At 11m with 38% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.3 miles (MO 163): Navigation decision point.
The route from Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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