Origin
Harrisburg, MO
Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, 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
40m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisburg, MO
Quang Vuong
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Harrisburg to Pierpont is 30.7 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US 63, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, making it an easy, familiar drive. It's primarily a highway-focused route, suggesting a straightforward journey without many complex turns or distractions. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon excursion. You'll spend most of your time on US 63, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a 67% highway share, indicating a significant portion will be on faster roads like US 63. You'll experience a highway-focused profile, meaning the road is designed for steady travel rather than winding scenic byways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on US 63. This suggests a good portion of the journey will be on this main artery, allowing for a consistent speed. The route transitions from West Sexton Street in Harrisburg to US 63, and then briefly onto MO 163 before reaching Pierpont, offering a mix of local access and highway travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and West Sexton Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near US 63; MO 124.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrisburg, MO to Pierpont, MO is easy. At 40m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 63; MO 124): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.6 miles (MO AC / Grindstone Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 63; MO 124
Turn right onto US 63; MO 124
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MO AC
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO AC
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MO AC / Grindstone Parkway
Turn right onto MO AC / Grindstone Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MO 163
Turn left onto MO 163
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 16.3 mi | 17m |
| West Sexton Street | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| MO 163 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Grindstone Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Nifong Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 16.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, MO and Pierpont, MO.
1
Start on MO 124
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West Sexton Street
2
Turn right onto US 63; MO 124
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 63; MO 124
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MO AC
4
Turn right onto MO AC
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grindstone Parkway
5
Continue on MO AC
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Nifong Boulevard
6
Turn left onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Providence Road
7
Turn left onto MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
8
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
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
Pierpont, MO
Morning in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
8:59 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
20 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
40m 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 Harrisburg, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 30.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, West Sexton Street, MO 163. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Harrisburg, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.80 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 Harrisburg, MO to Pierpont, MO is easy. At 40m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (US 63; MO 124): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.6 miles (MO AC / Grindstone Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrisburg, 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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