Newcomers and Visitors to Fort Leonard Wood
Important Links
- Sponsorship
- On-Post Lodging
- Post Housing
- Area Public Schools
- In/Out Processing Information
- Morale, Welfare, and Recreation(MWR)
Getting to Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood is located in the heart of the Ozarks off Interstate 44. The post is approximately 130 miles west of Saint Louis and 90 miles east of Springfield.
Airports
- Lambert-St. Louis International (STL) - 2 Hour Drive.
- Springfield-Branson Regional (SGF) - 1 hour 15 Minute Drive.
- Waynesville Regional-Forney Field (TBN) Airport- On Fort Leonard Wood.
Ticket Information:(573) 329-4200 or 1(800) 554-5111
Driving Directions
From St. Louis (East) - Drive west on I-70 about 4 miles, go south on 270 approximately 15 miles, drive west on I-44. Drive west bound on I-44 about 135 miles. Exit interstate on 161. At the stop light turn left onto Missouri Avenue. Drive approximately 3 miles at the end of the public road will be the Fort Leonard Wood Main gate. MAP AND DIRECTIONS
From Springfield (West) - Drive Northeast on West Kearney, turn left onto US-160 Northwest Bypass and merge eastbound onto I-44. Drive approximately 86 miles west toward St. Louis. Exit on 161 and make a right onto Missouri Avenue at the stop light. Drive approximately 3 miles at the end of the public road will be the Fort Leonard Wood Main gate. MAP AND DIRECTIONS
Transportation
Ground - There is a Greyhound bus station in the city of St. Robert, Mo; just outside the main gate that make routine stops at this location. Rental car agencies are available at both Lambert and Springfield Airports. Air - Most major carriers fly into both Springfield, and Lambert-St. Louis Airports. Star Shuttle operates an airport shuttle service daily between Fort Leonard Wood and Lambert-St. Louis. Phone: 800-596-7584. USA Express operates an airport shuttle service daily between Fort Leonard Wood and Lambert-St. Louis. Phone: 800-872-9399.
