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

The driving distance from Table Rock, MO to Rockaway Beach, MO is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
21.2 mi
00h 32m
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
21.2 mi
Kilometers
34.12 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockaway Beach
Thu, May 14, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Table Rock
Thu, May 14, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Table Rock
2026-05-14T01:16
Arrive Rockaway Beach
Thu, May 14, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Table Rock
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 Table Rock
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To Rockaway Beach
12.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherry Lane

    533 ft · 24 sec · Sherry Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Luster Drive

    99 m · 20 sec · Luster Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fall Creek Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Fall Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 76 Country Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 76 Country Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    2528 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1866 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1664 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1050 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
4.67 mi · 22%
Fall Creek Road
3.71 mi · 18%
West 76 Country Boulevard
0.76 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
US 65 North
0.35 mi · 2%
Sherry Lane
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

4.36 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branson
00h 16m from Table Rock
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 8.9 miles from Table Rock and 12.3 miles from Rockaway Beach.

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 11.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Table Rock

Table Rock is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.6047900, -93.2987900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Rockaway Beach

#2 Rockaway Beach

City in Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population864
Coordinates36.6992300, -93.1599000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Sherry Lane (-93.298792, 36.604986)
End: State Highway 176 (-93.159902, 36.699195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 Table Rock and Rockaway Beach. The current time is 01:16:43.

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.