How far is Harrisburg, MO from Pierpont, MO?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, MO to Pierpont, MO is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
30.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.45 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T05:00
Arrive Pierpont
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Prathersville
MO

Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America

From Harrisburg
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Pierpont
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
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 Harrisburg and Pierpont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sexton Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West Sexton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AC

    1037 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grindstone Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grindstone Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Nifong Boulevard

    2481 ft · 1 min · East Nifong Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Providence Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sexton Street
8.12 mi · 26%
Grindstone Parkway
1.77 mi · 6%
South Providence Road
1.25 mi · 4%
East Nifong Boulevard
0.47 mi · 2%
MO AC
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prathersville
00h 20m from Harrisburg
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Pierpont?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Prathersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Harrisburg and 15.3 miles from Pierpont.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prathersville

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

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

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Jefferson City

51 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
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Hermann

84 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Sedalia

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

La Plata

114 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Pierpont. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.59 km).

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#1 Harrisburg

Missouri

Population298
Coordinates39.1417000, -92.4626800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pierpont

Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA

Population77
Coordinates38.8622600, -92.3149100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-92.46268, 39.1417)
End: Pierpont (-92.31491, 38.86226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Harrisburg and Pierpont. The current time is 05:00:31.

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.