Take the scenic Ozark Mountain Highroad south along Missouri Highway 76 in Branson, Missouri. Formerly MO-465, this 8-mile expressway blends modern efficiency with sweeping views of the Ozarks.
Missouri Routes
Watch Missouri Routes driving videos, including numbered highways and scenic roads through Branson, the Ozarks, and communities across the Show-Me State.
Missouri’s state highway system complements its Interstate and U.S. Highway corridors. Maintained by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), numbered state routes and lettered supplemental routes connect cities, small towns, farms, and rural communities throughout the Show-Me State.
Missouri’s supplemental routes are particularly distinctive. Lettered highways such as Route D and Route JJ frequently provide local connections to larger roads, while numbered routes such as Route 5, Route 13, and Route 76 serve a variety of regional travel needs. Both systems are part of Missouri’s state-maintained road network; U.S. highways, including U.S. Route 36 across northern Missouri, carry a separate federal route designation.
From Ozark hills and winding valleys to broad northern farmland and the Mississippi River plain, Missouri’s routes offer a wide range of driving experiences. Open Road Archive documents these corridors with real driving videos through communities, countryside, and scenic regions across the state.
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Missouri Supplemental Route Z: Powellville to St. Robert [Hooker Cut – Rt 66]
Travel Missouri Route Z from Powellville to St. Robert and discover Hooker Cut, Devils Elbow, and classic Route 66 charm. This short but scenic drive offers engineering history, river views, and quirky roadside attractions.
Missouri Route 185: Meramec State Park to Sullivan
Follow Missouri Route 185 north from Meramec State Park to Sullivan in this short, scenic drive that bridges quiet forest roads with Historic Route 66. A perfect slice of Ozark charm.
Missouri Route 185 Spur – Meramec State Park
Take a peaceful drive through Meramec State Park via Missouri Highway 185 Spur, a 6-mile loop featuring forested hollows, deer sightings, river access, and Fisher Cave. Explore the natural beauty of this scenic Ozark retreat near Sullivan, Missouri.
Missouri Route 185: Sullivan to Meramec State Park
Explore Missouri Route 185 from Sullivan to Meramec State Park on this short but scenic 3.5-mile drive through the Ozarks. From historic Route 66 to forested parkland, discover a gateway to nature and relaxation.
Missouri Route 152: Kansas City
Drive Missouri Route 152 through northern Kansas City on a 5-mile westbound stretch from I-29 to I-435. Explore this key suburban corridor past Zona Rosa and Tiffany Springs Park.
Missouri Route 76: Branson to Silver Dollar City
Take a quick drive along Missouri Route 76 from Branson to Silver Dollar City. Explore Branson’s entertainment strip, scenic Ozark hills, and iconic attractions like Shepherd of the Hills and Silver Dollar City in just five miles.
Missouri Route 86: Eagle Rock to Branson
Take a scenic journey across the Missouri Ozarks on State Route 86 from Eagle Rock to Branson. This 32-mile drive explores lake valleys, wooded ridges, and charming backroads before ending just south of Missouri’s entertainment capital.
Missouri Supplemental Highway P: Arkansas State Line to Eagle Rock
Take a quiet, scenic ride across the Arkansas-Missouri border on Missouri Supplemental Route P, a 1-mile connector between Highway 23 and Route 86 near Eagle Rock. Discover this peaceful Ozark backroad and its ties to lakeside communities and hidden retreats.
Missouri Route 96: Halltown to Carthage
Take a scenic ride across the heart of the Missouri Ozarks as we follow a quietly iconic stretch of Missouri Route 96, a modern roadway bearing the spirit and path of Historic Route 66. Our 41-mile journey begins at Halltown, where this local...
Missouri Routes 13 and 413 Through Springfield
Explore Missouri Routes 13 and 413 in Springfield, Missouri, with this short but essential city drive. We travel north on MO-13 from US-60 before continuing west on MO-413 to the MO-360/US-60 interchange.