Missouri 34 — Current River Hill Country
Missouri Route 34 covers 88 miles of southeastern Ozark hill country from Van Buren on the Current River east to Jackson, passing through Carter, Reynolds, Wayne, and Bollinger counties with steady curves and rolling terrain throughout. The western end near Van Buren connects directly with the MO-103/Big Spring corridor and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, making it a natural extension of southeastern Missouri Ozark loops. Near Ellington the road intersects MO-21, and east of Piedmont it approaches Sam A. Baker State Park via MO-143. The route is one of Missouri's original 1922 highways, traversing sparsely populated Ozark backcountry with minimal commercial traffic.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Jackson
A sizable southeast Missouri town offering fuel, food, and supplies before the route heads into the hills.
Marble Hill
Small county seat along the route where you can stretch your legs and grab a bite in a quiet downtown.
Grassy
A tiny rural community marking the point where the landscape begins to roll more noticeably toward the Current River country.
Piedmont
A convenient mid-route stop on Clearwater Lake with fuel options and a good place to rest before the final stretch.
Garwood
A quiet endpoint community that signals the conclusion of the hill country run through the Ozark fringe.
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