Origin
Pierpont, MO
Morning in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierpont, MO to Ashland, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Ashland, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Ashland, MO covers 10.4 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 63, MO 163, East Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 10.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and MO 163. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 MO 163.
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 13m 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 (MO 163): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MO 163): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 163
Turn left onto MO 163
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MO 163
At end of road, turn right onto MO 163
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO Y / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto MO Y / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| MO 163 | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont, MO and Ashland, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
41 ft
·
8 sec
·
MO 163
2
Turn left onto MO 163
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 163
3
At end of road, turn right onto MO 163
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 163
4
Take the ramp
178 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
5
Merge onto US 63
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 63
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Enter roundabout onto East Broadway
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Broadway
8
Continue on East Broadway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Broadway
9
Enter roundabout onto MO Y
264 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Broadway
10
Continue on MO Y
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
MO Y
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Ashland, MO
Morning in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
13 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
13m 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 Pierpont, MO to Ashland, MO covers 10.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, MO 163, 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 5.2 miles from Pierpont, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.63 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 163): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MO 163): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Pierpont, MO to Ashland, 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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