Directions

Travel Alerts

  • Please be advised of potential delays or route obstructions to the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Entrance from Hwy ZZ starting Monday, September 18th. Entering Wilson's Creek National Battlefield from Farm Road 182 via Battlefield may be faster.
    • For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
    • Traffic Impacts:
      • Installation of a roundabout at the four-way intersection of Greene County Route ZZ and Farm Road 182 near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
      • Intersection to remain OPEN during most of the project
      • Intersection may be CLOSED intermittently, but not for long periods of time
      • Drivers may encounter flaggers directing traffic through the work zone where crews are working
      • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
      • Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
      • Electronic message boards and news releases will warn the public of closures
      • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
  • Some navigation systems on devices misdirect visitors driving to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. Please note that the entrance to the park is at the visitor center located near the Southeast intersection of Hwy ZZ and FR 182. The parking lot and entrance drive is the first driveway on the South side of FR 182 near the intersection.


By Plane

Springfield is serviced by the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport.



By Car

From I-44: exit at Exit #70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60 (traffic light). Proceed through the intersection. MM changes to Missouri Highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ, where you will find a traffic light and Republic High School. Turn right on ZZ or also known as Wilson's Creek Boulevard. 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 U.S. Highway 65 (north of Springfield): exit on James River Expressway (U.S. Highway 60). Continue west on James River Expressway PAST the Missouri Highway FF/Battlefield exit. Take the U.S. Highway 60 (Republic) exit. Turn left (south) on U.S. Highway 60. Continue 2 miles to Missouri Highway M and turn left. Continue east on Highway M for 1/2 mile. Turn right at the traffic light onto Missouri Highway ZZ or Wilson's Creek Boulevard, and travel 1 and 1/2 mile to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.

From U.S. Highway 65 (south of Springfield, Branson and the lakes area): turn left on Missouri Highway 14 at Ozark. Continue west on Highway 14 through the town of Nixa for approximately 7 more miles to Missouri Highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn right; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.

From Missouri Highway 13: note that Highway 13 becomes Kansas Expressway upon entering Springfield. Follow Kansas Expressway south to U.S. Highway 60 (W. Sunshine). At the intersection turn right on U.S. Highway 60. Continue west and south on Highway 60 to the Missouri Highway MM/M intersection. Turn left on Highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ or Wilson's Creek Boulevard, and turn right at the traffic light. 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,Taxi, and Uber service is available from Springfield. Springfield is also serviced by the Greyhound bus line.



Do you plan to travel to the battlefield in an alternative fuel vehicle? If so, good for you! Your actions help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce petroleum use. Plan your trip with the Alternative Fueling Station Locator from the Department of Energy.

Last updated: September 13, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

5242 S. State Hwy ZZ
Republic, MO 65738

Phone:

417 732-2662

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