Origin
Branson, MO
Night in Branson on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Branson, MO to Forsyth, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Branson, MO
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Forsyth, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 14.3-mile drive from Branson, MO to Forsyth, MO takes about 21 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate using South Business 65, Veterans Boulevard, and Branson Landing Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. The route is considered a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so expect to make frequent turns as you make your way through the Midwest region. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this quick journey is an easy addition to any trip in the area and doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| MO F | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Branson Landing Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO 76 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rockhill Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Business 65 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 160
— 6.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branson, MO and Forsyth, MO.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 65 Bus; MO 76
169 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Business 65
3
Continue on Red Route
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
4
Continue on Red Route
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto Red Route
287 ft
·
8 sec
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
6
Continue on Red Route
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 65 North: Springfield
8
Merge onto US 65; MO 76
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto MO 76
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
MO 76
10
Turn right onto MO F
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO F
11
Turn right onto US 160; MO 176
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 160; MO 176
12
Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rockhill Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Rockhill Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65
Turn left onto US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Red Route / Branson Landing Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Red Route / Branson Landing Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 65 North: Springfield
Navigation decision point
Toward US 65 North: Springfield
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 65; MO 76 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 65; MO 76 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 76
Take the exit onto MO 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Forsyth, MO
Night in Forsyth on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 14.3-mile stretch, with a 0% highway share. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch indicated, you can anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through local roads. This means you’ll be actively steering and managing your pace for the full 21 minutes of travel time. The route stays within Missouri, offering a consistent local driving experience throughout.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on US 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Red Route / Branson Landing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on US 160. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65 Bus; MO 76 / South Business 65): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Red Route / Branson Landing Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forsyth, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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