answered 1/16/2008 What Is The Distance In Miles/drive Time From Springfield,Mo. Airport To Branson, Mo.? What Is The Distance/drive Time From Springfield, Mo. Airport To Lake Ozark, MO. I know this is an old question, but the answer is about 40 min. Between Hwy 44 and Branson. I live in Branson and make the trip often. Hwy 65 is a two lane each direction divided highway and moves very quickly.