How far is Rockaway Beach, MO from Table Rock, MO?

The driving distance from Rockaway Beach, MO to Table Rock, MO is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
17.7 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.09 mi
16.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.09 mi
Kilometers
16.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.48 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Table Rock
Thu, May 14, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Rockaway Beach
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockaway Beach
2026-05-14T00:17
Arrive Table Rock
Thu, May 14, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockaway Beach
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
Branson
MO

Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA

From Rockaway Beach
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Table Rock
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway Beach and Table Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway Beach and Table Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 km · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 76 East, US 65 Business: 76 Country Boulevard, Main Street

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1623 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West 76 Country Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 76 Country Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fall Creek Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Fall Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Luster Drive

    99 m · 18 sec · Luster Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Sherry Lane

    533 ft · 23 sec · Sherry Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherry Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockaway Beach and Table Rock.

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
4.34 mi · 25%
Fall Creek Road
3.72 mi · 21%
West 76 Country Boulevard
0.76 mi · 4%
US 65 South
0.31 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.31 mi · 2%
MO 76 East
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

4.34 mi · 00h 05m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branson
00h 15m from Rockaway Beach
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockaway Beach and Mostly Sunny near Table Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockaway Beach to Table Rock?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Branson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Rockaway Beach and 8.8 miles from Table Rock.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockaway Beach and Mostly Sunny near Table Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway Beach and Table Rock. Straight-line distance: 10.09 mi (16.24 km).

Rockaway Beach

#1 Rockaway Beach

City in Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population864
Coordinates36.6992300, -93.1599000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
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#2 Table Rock

Table Rock is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.6047900, -93.2987900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Beach (-93.1599, 36.69923)
End: Table Rock (-93.29879, 36.60479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockaway Beach and Table Rock. The current time is 00:17:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.