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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Village in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Turn slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Ozark Mountain Highroad
676 ft · 20 sec · Ozark Mountain Highroad
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Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Branson
1636 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 248, CR 165, Red Route
1043 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Route East
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Branson Landing Boulevard
3251 ft · 2 min · Branson Landing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Boulevard
47 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
2041 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on South Business 65
52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65
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Turn right
19 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 Forsyth and Branson.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Branson
Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 36.6436700, -93.2185100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-93.218509, 36.643699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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