How far is Oakville, MO from Branson, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Branson, MO is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Branson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Branson.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
52 m · 8 sec · Cliff Cave Road
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Turn slight right onto MO 231
49 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
1315 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive
1053 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Tulsa
548 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
192.9 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 9 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 Oakville and Branson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
193 mi · 03h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakville and Partly Sunny near Branson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Branson?
The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Oakville and 123.7 miles from Branson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Partly Sunny near Branson.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Branson. Straight-line distance: 203.45 mi (327.42 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: Branson (-93.21851, 36.64367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.13 | $74.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.30 | $92.61 |
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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