Origin
Rocheport, MO
Night in Rocheport on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocheport, MO to Pierpont, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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 Rocheport, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m 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, North Stadium Boulevard, South Providence Road 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 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m 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 11 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 early in the drive near MO BB / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m 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: near the start (MO BB / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO BB / 3rd Street
Turn right onto MO BB / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MO E, MO 740: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 124
Toward MO E, MO 740: Columbia
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 740: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 124
Toward MO 740: Columbia
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MO 163
Turn left onto MO 163
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 Rocheport, MO to Pierpont, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo E along the way.
Mo E
10.8 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| North Stadium Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Providence Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| MO 163 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 0.3 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 Rocheport, MO and Pierpont, MO.
1
Start on Lewis Street
45 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lewis Street
2
Turn right onto MO BB
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
4
Merge onto I 70
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 124
Toward MO E, MO 740: Columbia
7
Keep slight right at fork
439 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 124
Toward MO 740: Columbia
8
Turn slight right onto MO 740
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Stadium Boulevard
9
Turn right onto MO 163
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Providence Road
10
Turn left onto MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
11
Arrive at destination
MO 163
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
Pierpont, MO
Night in Pierpont on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
1 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
31m 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 Rocheport, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m 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, North Stadium Boulevard, South Providence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Rocheport, 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 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO BB / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rocheport, MO to Pierpont, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo E along the way.
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