Origin
Pierpont, MO
Late night in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, 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
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Harrisburg, MO
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, MO covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m 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 124, MO 163 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.8 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 (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and MO 124. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 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 10 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 MO 124. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, MO is easy. At 40m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.4 miles (US 63): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (MO 124): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 63 North
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 63
Merge onto US 63
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MO 124
Turn left onto MO 124
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| MO 124 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| MO 163 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Grindstone Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Nifong Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| New Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Sexton Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont, MO and Harrisburg, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
2
Continue on MO 163
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 163
3
Turn slight right
182 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto MO AC
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Nifong Boulevard
5
Continue on MO AC
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grindstone Parkway
6
Continue on MO AC
487 ft
·
16 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 63 North
8
Merge onto US 63
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 63
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MO 124
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 124
10
Arrive at destination
MO 124
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.15 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
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
Harrisburg, MO
Late night in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer 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 Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, MO covers 30.8 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, MO 124, 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 Pierpont, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.57 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 Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, MO is easy. At 40m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.4 miles (US 63): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (MO 124): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pierpont, MO to Harrisburg, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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