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Highway 106: Eminence to Ellington, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri
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Highway 106: Eminence to Ellington

MO 106 · Eminence → Ellington

Leisurely26 mi40 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 106 east from Eminence runs 25.5 miles to Ellington, through the eastern, mountainous Ozarks and two sections of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. It has mostly gentle curves.

Highway 106 crosses the Current River at Powder Mill, where the Ozark Trail also crosses the river. The riverways protect the Current and Jacks Fork rivers and have the largest concentration in the country of first magnitude springs in dolomite rock. This drive picks up from the Highway 19 drive into Eminence, and it ends at Route 21 in Ellington.

Along the way

  1. Eminence (Highway 106 east)
  2. Ellington (Highway 21)
Elevation
2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,100 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Driving through Ozark National Scenic Riverways is free: the park says an entrance pass is not required.
  • Powder Mill river access has been closed to vehicles after flood washouts in the past, so river-access side roads can change.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Current Conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 106 from Eminence to Ellington take?

Highway 106 from Eminence to Ellington is 25.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes.

Is there a fee to drive Highway 106 through the Ozark riverways?

No. The National Park Service says an entrance pass is not required to access Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Fees apply to campgrounds, pavilions and Round Spring Cave tours.

Is Highway 106 twisty?

Not much. It has mostly gentle curves through hills and forest.

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