How far is Columbia, MO from Pierpont, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Pierpont, MO is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
6.9 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.26 mi
10.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.26 mi
Kilometers
10.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.9 mi
Kilometers
11.11 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T04:55
Arrive Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
McBaine
MO

Village in the United States

From Columbia
3.5 mi
00h 05m
To Pierpont
3.4 mi
00h 05m

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
12 to 15 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 Columbia and Pierpont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia 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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Providence Road
4.26 mi · 62%
Longest Stretch

North Providence Road

Start on North Providence Road

4.26 mi · 00h 07m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McBaine
00h 05m from Columbia
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Pierpont?

The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

McBaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Columbia and 3.4 miles from Pierpont.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McBaine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McBaine, 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 McBaine.

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Jefferson City

42 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
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Sedalia

70 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
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Hermann

90 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

113 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pierpont. Straight-line distance: 6.26 mi (10.08 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pierpont

Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA

Population77
Coordinates38.8622600, -92.3149100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Pierpont (-92.31491, 38.86226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.92 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.84 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 Columbia and Pierpont. The current time is 04:55:43.

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.