Getting There
By Plane
Springfield is serviced by the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport.
By Car
From I-44: exit at Exit #70 (state highway MM). Continue south to
US highway 60 to traffic light. Proceed through the intersection. MM changes to state
highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to state highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ.
Continue south 1 and 1/2 miles to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
From US Highway 65: exit on East Sunshine (state highway 60).
Continue west on US highway 60 to the state highway MM/M intersection. Make a left on highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to highway ZZ and turn right. Continue south one and 1/2 mile to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
US Highway 65, from Branson and the lakes area: make a left on
state highway 14 at Ozark. Continue west on highway 14 to state highway ZZ. Follow ZZ
north to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn right; the entrance to the
battlefield is on the right.
From state highway 13: note that highway 13 becomes Kansas
Expressway upon entering Springfield. Follow Kansas Expressway south to
US highway 60 (W. Sunshine). At the intersection turn right on US highway 60. Continue west
and south on highway 60 to the state highway MM/M intersection. Turn left on highway M.
Continue 1/2 mile to highway ZZ and turn right. Continue south 1 and 1/2 miles to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the
entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
By Public Transportation
Limousine and taxi service is available from Springfield. Springfield is also serviced by the Greyhound bus lines.
Getting Around the Park
In Park: personal vehicle, bicycle, and foot.
A 4.9 mile paved tour road provides a self-guided auto tour. There are eight interpretive stops
at significant points to the battle. There are five walking trails off the tour road for individual
exploration, varying in length from one-fourth of a mile to three-fourths of a mile. A seven mile trail system for horseback riding and hiking is
accessible from the tour road.
Parking is available in the visitor center parking area as well as at each of the eight interpretive
stops. There are spaces designated for buses.
Intro
