How far is Steele, MO from Branson, MO?
The driving distance from Steele, MO to Branson, MO is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steele and Branson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steele and Branson.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street
49 m · 5 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1680 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
49 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
33.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
31.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 76 East, US 65 Business: 76 Country Boulevard, Main Street
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1944 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 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 Steele and Branson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
T & C Boulevard
Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Clear leaving Steele and Partly Cloudy near Branson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steele to Branson?
The road trip is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Thayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Steele and 126.3 miles from Branson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.84 one way or $67.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Steele and Partly Cloudy near Branson.
Stop Ideas Near Thayer
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 Thayer.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steele and Branson. Straight-line distance: 192.49 mi (309.78 km).
#1 Steele
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 36.0839600, -89.8292500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $3.80 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $37.11 | $74.22 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $40.34 | $80.67 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $53.60 | $107.21 |
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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