Origin
Sturgeon, MO
Morning in Sturgeon on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturgeon, MO to Pierpont, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.
Sturgeon, MO
Parviz Hajizada
Pierpont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Sturgeon to Pierpont is 33.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via US 63, MO 163, and MO 22, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience that's quick and efficient, making it a great option if you're looking for a short hop between points. It's the kind of trip where you can easily depart whenever you're ready and still arrive with plenty of time left in your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 90% of your travel occurring on highways. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 23.9 miles, on US 63. The road primarily follows major highways, so you can expect consistent speeds and a smooth journey. The character remains highway-focused throughout, offering a predictable and efficient way to cover the 33.7 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 23.9 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 Wall Street.
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 42m 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 (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MO 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 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
|
Wall Street
Turn right onto Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO 22
At end of road, turn left onto MO 22
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MO AC
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO AC
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
MO 163
Turn left onto MO 163
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 23.9 mi | 26m |
| MO 163 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| MO 22 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Grindstone Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fair Grounds Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Nifong Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 23.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgeon, MO and Pierpont, MO.
1
Start on MO V
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Ogden Street
2
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wall Street
3
Continue on Fair Grounds Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Grounds Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto MO 22
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 22
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
6
Merge onto US 63
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US 63
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MO AC
8
Turn right onto MO AC
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Grindstone Parkway
9
Continue on MO AC
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Nifong Boulevard
10
Turn left onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Providence Road
11
Turn left onto MO 163
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 163
12
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Pierpont, MO
Morning in Pierpont on Saturday
Local time
6:30 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
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
42m 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 Sturgeon, MO to Pierpont, MO covers 33.7 miles and takes about 42m 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 16.9 miles from Sturgeon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 42m 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 (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MO 22): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Sturgeon, MO to Pierpont, 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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