Branson to Frederick: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880.1 miles 1416.4 km · straight line
1056.1 miles estimated 1699.7 km · driving distance
21h 15min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Branson from Frederick?

The distance from Branson to Frederick is 880.1 miles (1416.4 km) as the crow flies. Frederick is located ENE of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.1 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri and Frederick in Maryland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Branson and Frederick. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Branson to Frederick

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 15min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 30min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 38min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Branson & Frederick

Quick Facts

Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m elevation
Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients