How far is Ozark, MO from House Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Ozark, MO to House Springs, MO is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.54 mi
03h 51m
Flight
173.06 mi
278.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.06 mi
Kilometers
278.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.54 mi
Kilometers
324.35 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in House Springs
Sun, Nov 8, 10:28 AM CST
Return by in Ozark
Sun, Nov 8, 2:19 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-11-08T06:37
Arrive House Springs
Sun, Nov 8, 10:28 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Ozark
100.7 mi
01h 55m
To House Springs
100.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ozark and House Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ozark and House Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    30 m · 6 sec · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    155.8 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO WW, MO AB, MO 30: Saint Clair

    895 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    728 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Gravois Avenue

    1012 ft · 25 sec · West Gravois Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30, MO 47

    58 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Gravois Avenue

    27 mi · 38 min · East Gravois Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozark and House Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
156 mi · 78%
East Gravois Avenue
27 mi · 13%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
4.54 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 1%
US 65 North
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
01h 55m from Ozark
Leave By
9:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Ozark and Sunny near House Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ozark to House Springs?

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 100.7 miles from Ozark and 100.9 miles from House Springs.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.61 one way or $53.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Ozark and Sunny near House Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Robert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Robert.

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and House Springs. Straight-line distance: 173.06 mi (278.51 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population21,052
Coordinates37.0208900, -93.2060200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
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#2 House Springs

House Springs is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4089400, -90.5701300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Ozark (-93.20602, 37.02089)
End: House Springs (-90.57013, 38.40894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.61
Round trip
$53.23
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.74 $26.61 $53.23
Mid-grade $4.13 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.50 $31.97 $63.93
Diesel $5.97 $42.45 $84.91

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and House Springs. The current time is 06:37:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.