How far is Forsyth, MO from Branson, MO?

The driving distance from Forsyth, MO to Branson, MO is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
13.93 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.17 mi
9.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.17 mi
Kilometers
9.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.93 mi
Kilometers
22.42 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Branson
Fri, Apr 24, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Forsyth
Fri, Apr 24, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-04-24T00:56
Arrive Branson
Fri, Apr 24, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
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
Bull Creek
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Forsyth
7.2 mi
00h 10m
To Branson
6.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forsyth and Branson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and Branson.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockhill Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Ozark Mountain Highroad

    676 ft · 20 sec · Ozark Mountain Highroad

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Branson

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route

    1043 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East

    79 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard

    3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard

    47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Business 65

    52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65

  13. 13

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth and Branson.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
3.12 mi · 22%
Branson Landing Boulevard
0.62 mi · 4%
Veterans Boulevard
0.42 mi · 3%
US 65 South
0.31 mi · 2%
MO 248
0.2 mi · 1%
Ozark Mountain Highroad
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

6.05 mi · 00h 09m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bull Creek
00h 10m from Forsyth
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Forsyth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Branson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forsyth to Branson?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Bull Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Forsyth and 6.7 miles from Branson.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Forsyth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Branson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Branson. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).

Forsyth

#1 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Branson

#2 Branson

Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA

Population11,687
Coordinates36.6436700, -93.2185100
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockhill Drive (-93.120022, 36.685081)
End: (-93.218509, 36.643699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Forsyth and Branson. The current time is 00:56:39.

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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.