Origin
Oakville, MO
Afternoon in Oakville on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakville, MO to Branson, MO
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
247.3 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakville, MO
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Branson, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakville, MO to Branson, MO covers 247.3 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, American Legion Memorial Highway, US Highway 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 192.9 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.7 miles from Oakville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 247.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 192.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cliff Cave Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 247.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cliff Cave Road
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 255; US 50
Merge onto I 255; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 5B
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
6
246.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Red Route East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Red Route East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 192.9 mi | 3h 29m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 65 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | 11 mi | 13m |
| I 270 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| I 255 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Branson Landing Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 192.9 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, MO and Branson, MO.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
130 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cliff Cave Road
4
Turn slight right
160 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MO 231
5
Turn slight right onto MO 231
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
7
Merge onto I 255; US 50
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 255; US 50
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 270
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Exit 275
Toward Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
12
Merge onto I 44; US 50
193 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82A
Toward US 65 South: Branson
14
Merge onto US 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 65
17
Continue on US 65
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
19
Keep slight left at fork
260 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Red Route East
20
Turn straight onto Red Route
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
21
Enter roundabout onto Red Route
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
22
Continue on Red Route
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
23
Continue on US 65 Bus; MO 76
169 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Business 65
24
Turn right
63 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.7 miles from Oakville, MO, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 192.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.7 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Branson, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakville, MO
This is one driving day of about 247.3 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakville, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 192.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.7 mi from Oakville, MO · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.7 miles from Oakville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 192.9 miles.
Arriving in Branson, MO
The final approach into Branson, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Branson, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.66 one way
$77.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.60 | $109.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.97 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Branson, MO
Afternoon in Branson on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oakville, MO to Branson, MO covers 247.3 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, American Legion Memorial Highway, US Highway 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.7 miles from Oakville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 247.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oakville, MO to Branson, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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