US-63 & West Plains
What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on US-63 Near West Plains, MO
Step-by-step guide to staying safe and getting help fast after a breakdown on US-63 through Howell County.
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Serving West Plains, MO & Howell County
Towing & Roadside Assistance in
West Plains, MO
Dead battery in the Southern Hills lot, a flat on US-63 south toward Thayer, or a truck sunk in the mud on a gravel county route past Pomona — one call puts a West Plains wrecker on the way. We run around the clock, seven days a week, and a live dispatcher who actually knows Howell County answers the phone, never a recording.
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Simple Process
Getting a Tow in West Plains is Easy
Just three steps — our Howell County crew does the rest.
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Call Us
Ring (615) 241-0232 and a real West Plains dispatcher picks up — no phone tree, no callback queue. Tell us the road you are on and what the vehicle is doing.
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We Come to You
We send the truck that fits the job — roll-back flatbed or wheel-lift — straight to your spot in town, out toward Willow Springs, or wherever the county road ends. You hear the price before we hook anything up.
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Back on the Road
Your vehicle rides to the shop, the dealer, or your own driveway — your call. What we quoted on the phone is what you settle up at drop-off, nothing tacked on.
What We Do
Towing & Roadside Services in West Plains, MO
From flatbed towing to fuel delivery, we cover it all across Howell County — and we bring the right equipment for every job.
Flatbed Towing — West Plains MO
All-wheels-up roll-back hauling that keeps your ride off the pavement — the right fit for AWD and 4x4 rigs, lowered cars, and anything you would rather not drag across Howell County.
Flatbed Towing →Wheel-Lift Towing
A quick, no-fuss lift for everyday front- and rear-drive cars when you just need to clear the shoulder and get moving again anywhere around West Plains.
Wheel-Lift Towing →Lockout Service — West Plains MO
Keys shut inside at the Court Square curb or out on US-63? We pop the door without scratching it and get you back behind the wheel — no inflated locksmith bill.
Lockout Service →Roadside Assistance
Battery will not turn over, tire went flat, gauge reading hot — we roll to you across Howell County and sort it right there on the shoulder so a tow is not needed.
Roadside Assistance →Fuel Delivery — West Plains MO
Tank hit empty on US-160 or a back road past Pomona? We run gas out to you — enough to reach the nearest pump without loading the car on a truck.
Fuel Delivery →Winch-Out & Recovery
Nosed into a ditch, sunk in mud after a rain, or hung up on an Ozark grade toward Cabool? We bring the cable and rigging to drag you back onto solid ground.
Winch-Out & Recovery →Emergency Towing
Wreck cleanup, a car stalled in a live lane, or a breakdown on a dark stretch of MO-14 — we roll the second you call, whatever the hour.
Emergency Towing →Jump Start Service
Battery gone flat in a parking lot or driveway? We show up with a heavy-duty booster, get you cranking, and check the charge is holding before we pull away.
Jump Start Service →Motorcycle Towing
Bikes ride on the flatbed only, chocked at the front wheel and cinched with soft straps to the frame — never a chain against your paint or chrome.
Motorcycle Towing →Why Choose Us
West Plains Towing That Knows Every Back Road
This is not a call center forwarding your address to whoever is closest. We are based right here in West Plains and put miles on US-63 and US-160 every single day — so we already know the Ozark grades toward Cabool, the shortcuts around Willow Springs, and how to get to you before the situation gets worse.
- ✓These are our roads. From the US-63 corridor and the Court Square district to the lettered county routes past Mountain Grove, we do not need GPS to find you.
- ✓The price is set before we hook up. You will know the number on the phone, and that is the number at drop-off — no shoulder-side add-ons.
- ✓The right rig every time. Roll-back flatbeds, wheel-lifts, and winch trucks — we ask what you are driving and send what the job actually needs.
- ✓Drivers who take their time. Your grocery-getter or your lifted 4x4 gets loaded and strapped the same careful way.
- ✓Someone answers at 3 a.m. Late nights, Sundays, holidays — we pick up the stretches when other outfits let it ring.
Customer Reviews
What West Plains Drivers Say
★★★★★
"My Subaru quit on US-63 just north of town on a Sunday night and I figured I would be waiting for hours. The driver rolled up quicker than I expected, told me the flat rate before he did a thing, and had the AWD up on the roll-back without a mark. Could not ask for better."
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Kayla D.
★★★★★
"Locked my keys in the truck at the Southern Hills lot with my little girl already buckled inside. Called and they came right out, stayed easygoing about the whole thing, and popped the door with zero damage. Saved my evening — they are in my phone now."
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Brett H.
★★★★★
"Hands down the outfit I trust in Howell County. The guy knew exactly which county route I was stranded on, found me fast, and dropped my truck at the shop in the same shape he picked it up. Straight prices, no runaround."
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Marcus T.
★★★★★
"Engine died on a back road out past Mountain View and I had no idea who to ring. They sent someone right away and hauled me straight to my mechanic without a hitch. Polite driver, and the bill was exactly what they said it would be."
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Denise P.
★★★★★
"Ran the tank dry on US-63 coming home from Springfield and coasted onto the shoulder. One call and they brought enough gas to get me to the next station. Turned a rough night around — I tell everybody around Alton to keep their number handy."
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Wade C.
★★★★★
"Slid off into a soupy ditch on MO-76 outside Mountain Grove after all that rain. The driver showed up with the cable and gear, winched me out clean without tearing anything up, and kept it professional start to finish. I will call them again for sure."
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Lonnie F.
Coverage
Towing Across West Plains & Howell County
Based in West Plains — the geographic center of Howell County — we reach most communities quickly. We also extend to Oregon, Ozark, Douglas, and Texas counties.
West Plains
MO — Primary
Willow Springs
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Mountain View
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Cabool
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Thayer
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Alton
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Mountain Grove
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Pomona
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Koshkonong
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Brandsville
MO
Major roads we cover: US-63 from Brandsville through West Plains to the Texas County line · MO-17 through Willow Springs & Oregon County · MO-76 through Mountain Grove · US-160 toward Cabool · MO-142 through the Ozark hills · And all county roads throughout Howell, Oregon, Ozark, and Douglas counties.
Towing By City
Local Towing Across Howell County & Beyond
We don't just serve West Plains — we cover all of Howell County and extend into surrounding communities throughout south-central Missouri.
Towing in West Plains MO
West Plains is our home base. We cover every part of the city — from the US-63 commercial corridor to residential neighborhoods near downtown. Broken down at a Walmart or stranded off a side street? We come to you fast. Full flatbed towing, wheel-lift, lockout, jump starts, and fuel delivery throughout West Plains and Howell County.
Full service area →Towing in Willow Springs MO
Willow Springs drivers trust us for fast towing on US-63 and MO-17 through the Norfork Lake area. About 10 miles north of West Plains, we handle breakdowns on the busy highway corridor as well as residential and rural calls throughout northern Howell County.
Willow Springs coverage →Towing in Mountain View MO
Mountain View and Oregon County get full coverage on US-160, US-160, and all county roads. About 15 miles northwest of West Plains, we dispatch quickly for breakdowns, lockouts, and winch-outs throughout the Eleven Point River area.
Mountain View coverage →Towing in Cabool MO
Cabool sits in the mountains of Ozark County at over 1,000 ft elevation. Our drivers handle steep grades, tight switchbacks, and remote recovery calls on US-160 and US-160. One of our most common winch-out areas.
Cabool coverage →Towing in Thayer MO
Thayer is the heart of the Ozark hills, surrounded by the Ozark ridgelines and the Ozark Plateau. We cover MO-142, MO-17, and mountain roads throughout Douglas County — including off-road recoveries in the valley.
Thayer coverage →Towing in Alton & Mountain Grove MO
Alton straddles the Texas-Howell County line on busy US-63 — one of our most frequent towing corridors. Mountain Grove covers western Howell County on MO-76. Both areas get fast dispatch from our West Plains base.
Alton → Mountain Grove →Towing Tips & Guides
Helpful Guides for Howell County Drivers
Practical road safety advice from the West Plains Towing team — what to do when things go wrong on Missouri highways.
Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing in West Plains, MO: What to Expect When You Call
Never had to flag down a tow truck around West Plains before? Here's the whole rundown — from the second you dial our number to the minute your ride rolls up at the garage.
Read the guideCommon Questions
Towing FAQs — West Plains, MO
Answers to the most common questions we hear from drivers in West Plains and Howell County.
What you pay depends on how far the tow runs, what you are driving, and which service you need. A typical in-town or short county tow around Howell County usually lands between $75 and $150. We quote you before we touch the vehicle and nothing extra shows up at drop-off. Call (615) 241-0232 for a number.
Our trucks run all over Howell County — West Plains, Willow Springs, Mountain View, Cabool, Thayer, Alton, Mountain Grove, Pomona, Koshkonong, and Brandsville — and we cross into Oregon, Ozark, Douglas, and Texas counties too. Not sure you are in range? Give us a ring and ask.
The phone is on every hour of every day, weekends and holidays included. Ring (615) 241-0232 whenever trouble hits and a real dispatcher will pick up.
Anything all-wheel or four-wheel drive, sitting low, high-dollar, or on two wheels belongs on the flatbed — that way nothing touches the road and the drivetrain stays safe. A plain front- or rear-drive car usually does fine on the wheel-lift. Tell us what you have got on the phone and we will point you to the right one.
Ease onto the shoulder as far right as you can, flip on the hazards straight away, and stay buckled inside if cars are flying by. Call (615) 241-0232, tell us which way you are headed and the closest mile marker or landmark. Our US-63 breakdown guide walks through the rest.
Absolutely — keys locked in the car is one of the calls we run most often around West Plains. Wherever you are stuck in Howell County, dial (615) 241-0232 and we will head your way.
We do — bikes get hauled on the flatbed all over West Plains and Howell County, held upright in a wheel chock and cinched down with soft straps so nothing gets marred. Call (615) 241-0232.
A winch-out is when your vehicle is hung up — off the pavement, down in a ditch, or bogged in mud — and has to be pulled loose before anyone can tow it. We handle winch-outs and recovery across Howell County, including the steep grades near Cabool and the wooded Ozark hollows. Call (615) 241-0232.
Typing "towing near me" or "tow truck near me" from somewhere around West Plains? You have landed on the local crew. West Plains Towing covers the whole town and the country around it every hour of the week — call (615) 241-0232 and a nearby driver heads straight to your spot.
Get in Touch
Contact West Plains Towing
The fastest way to reach us is always a phone call — a live person answers every time.
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The fastest way to get a tow or roadside help in West Plains and Howell County.
(615) 241-0232Hours
We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including weekends and most holidays.
Service Area
West Plains, Willow Springs, Mountain View, Cabool, Thayer, Alton, Mountain Grove, and all of Howell County.
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