How far is Branson, MO from Steele, MO?
The driving distance from Branson, MO to Steele, MO is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Branson and Steele.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branson and Steele.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Business 65
52 m · 11 sec · South Business 65
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto US 65 South: Harrison, Arkansas
1948 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
34.4 mi · 46 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
49.9 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Portia Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road
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Continue on West Main Street
45.1 mi · 55 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1680 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
49 m · 5 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Branson and Steele.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 65
Take the exit slight right
49.9 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Branson and Clear near Steele.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Branson to Steele?
The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Branson and 126.2 miles from Steele.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.80 one way or $67.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Branson and Clear near Steele.
Stop Ideas Near Thayer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thayer.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Branson and Steele. Straight-line distance: 192.49 mi (309.78 km).
#1 Branson
Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 36.6436700, -93.2185100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Steele
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 36.0839600, -89.8292500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steele (-89.82925, 36.08396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.80 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $40.29 | $80.58 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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