Written Directions
Starting in Mountain Grove, MO at the intersection of Business US-60 (W 3rd St/E State St) and MO-95 (N Main St), head south on Main St (MO-95) for 1 block. Turn right onto 2nd St., then immediately left onto Westside Square, then immediately right onto W 1st St. At the second intersection, turn left onto S. Main St. In 0.3 miles, turn right onto W Harker St. In 0.1 miles, turn left onto S Lake St. In 0.2 miles, turn right onto W Clouse St. In 0.5 miles, turn left and continue on MO-95 for 20.5 miles, at the intersection with MO-14 in Gentryville. Jog slightly left across the intersection to continue south on MO-95. Continue for 17.7 miles to the intersection with MO-5, approximately halfway between Ava and Gainesville.
Scenery
The route travels through a combination of open fields and yards and dense wooded sections, and the route is mostly tree lined, at least on one side or the other for most of its length. The route travels north-to-south over the east-west ridges of the Missouri Ozarks, providing the occasional panoramic view. The best scenery is during the fall color season.
Drive Enjoyment
Once out of the town of Mountain Grove, the route begins the easy rollercoaster feel that defines this part of MO-95. As the route travels across the ridges of the Ozarks rather than along them, there are frequent easy elevation changes. This combines with mostly easy curves with occasional stretches of tighter multiple ess curves for a ride that is a combination of technical sections and stretches that allow you to catch your breath - before the next rounds of ess curves. The road well maintained rolled asphalt; as of 2024, the section from Mountain Grove to Gentryville is older, with some large patched sections, while the section south of Gentryville is relatively new asphalt. There is a low water crossing over the Bryant Creek south of Gentryville.
Tourism Opportunities
Mountain Grove has a few restaurants and shops, and a town square with a historic bandstand. The route travels briefly through the Mark Twain National Forest, and through the Shannon Ranch Conservation Area, and passes near the Bryant Creek State Park.
