Origin
Pierpont, MO
Late night in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierpont, MO to Sturgeon, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Sturgeon, MO
Parviz Hajizada
Trip Overview
The drive from Pierpont, MO to Sturgeon, MO covers 33.7 miles and takes about 41m 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, MO 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 33.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and MO 163. The longest continuous stretch is about 24 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 14 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 24 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 around 6.2 miles in.
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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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.
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MO F, MO 22: Sturgeon, Centralia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO F, MO 22: Sturgeon, Centralia
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Fair Grounds Avenue
Turn right onto Fair Grounds Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MO V / North Ogden Street
Turn left onto MO V / North Ogden 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.
Between Pierpont, MO and Sturgeon, MO, road signs point toward Mo F and Centralia.
Mo F
30.4 mi in
|
~36m
Centralia
30.4 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 24 mi | 26m |
| MO 163 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| MO 22 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Grindstone Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fair Grounds Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Nifong Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 24 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierpont, MO and Sturgeon, 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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US 63
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MO F, MO 22: Sturgeon, Centralia
10
Turn right onto MO 22
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 22
11
Turn right onto Fair Grounds Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Grounds Avenue
12
Continue on Wall Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wall Street
13
Turn left onto MO V
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ogden Street
14
Arrive at destination
MO V
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.65 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Sturgeon, MO
Late night in Sturgeon on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
41m 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 Sturgeon, MO covers 33.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, MO 163, MO 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.00 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 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pierpont, MO and Sturgeon, MO, road signs point toward Mo F and Centralia.
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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