Origin
Pierpont, MO
Morning in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierpont, MO to Rocheport, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Rocheport, MO covers 20.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 163, MO BB for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 20.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard.
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 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard
Turn left onto MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MO BB North: Rocheport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 115
Toward MO BB North: Rocheport
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Lewis Street
Turn left onto Lewis Street
Navigation decision point
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 Pierpont, MO to Rocheport, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Bb North: Rocheport along the way.
Mo Bb North: Rocheport
18.6 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| MO 163 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| MO BB | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| South Stadium Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Stadium Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Stadium Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lewis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont, MO and Rocheport, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
2
Continue on MO 163
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 163
3
Turn left onto MO 740
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto MO 740
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stadium Boulevard
5
Continue on MO 740
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stadium Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 115
Toward MO BB North: Rocheport
10
Turn right onto MO BB
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO BB
11
Turn left onto Lewis Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lewis Street
12
Arrive at destination
Lewis Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rocheport, MO
Morning in Rocheport on Saturday
Local time
10:38 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Rocheport, MO covers 20.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 163, MO BB. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.27 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 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Pierpont, MO to Rocheport, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Bb North: Rocheport along the way.
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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