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Lurker52
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Sep 08, 2019

Branson Mo to Panama City Fl.

Hello Everyone,

I am in Branson Mo. Heading to Panama City Fl. tomorrow. Any suggestions on a route would be appreciated.

Here is what Google says

Get on US-65 S from W Main St 4 min (1.0 mi)

Follow US-65 S to Gravesville Cutoff Rd in Bee Branch 2 h 9 min (113 mi)

Get on US-167 N/US-64 E/US-67 N in Harrison Township from AR-124 E and AR-36 E 59 min (48.2 mi)

Continue on US-64 E. Take I-22, I-65 S and US-331 S to AL-141 S in Crenshaw County 7 h 43 min (489 mi)

Continue on AL-141 S. Take County Rd 460 and AL-87 S to FL-81 S50 min (43.7 mi)

Continue on FL-81 S. Take FL-79 S to S Thomas Dr in Panama City Beach

Once I get to Memphis, I know my way. I am assuming US 65 and US 64 will be decent roads. I came into Branson from the north on US 65 other than several fairly steep but short climbs the road was fine. Can I expect about the same heading south until I get out of the mountains?

Thanks, as always
  • 65 south is probaaly more direct, but remember it goes down through the Ozarks. I have never been that way, but I intend to stay OUT of the Ozarks in I am driving. East, then south keeps you out of the mountains. Mostly flat.
  • Google didn't tell me that route at all. it gave me the option of 65 south to the 412 east then south on the 63/55 to Memphis or 65 south to the 64 east to Memphis.
  • Go north to 60, take that east to I55, then south. May be a bit further, but its an easier drive. I personally cut across from Poplar Bluff to Kenett, then 412 east past I55, but we are going on further east.