How far is Ashland, MO from Pierpont, MO?

The driving distance from Ashland, MO to Pierpont, MO is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.6 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.82 mi
10.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.82 mi
Kilometers
10.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.6 mi
Kilometers
17.06 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Ashland
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Pierpont
5.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Pierpont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Pierpont.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    1031 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Broadway

    53 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    148 m · 11 sec · East Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    86 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    997 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163, MO H

    1125 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    158 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MO 163 North

    28 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 163 North

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Pierpont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway
4.17 mi · 39%
MO 163 North
2.53 mi · 24%
MO 163
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Broadway

Merge slight left

3.61 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 07m from Ashland
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pierpont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Pierpont?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Ashland and 5.3 miles from Pierpont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Pierpont.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Pierpont. Straight-line distance: 6.82 mi (10.97 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pierpont

Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA

Population77
Coordinates38.8622600, -92.3149100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland (-92.25713, 38.77448)
End: Pierpont (-92.31491, 38.86226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Pierpont. The current time is 04:59:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.