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Springfield, Missouri

S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County.

Type CityPopulation 169,176Metro Area Population 487,061Settled 1834

Why go

  • City in Missouri, United States.
  • Served by Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF).

History

Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills.

Restaurants & places to go

American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 305 S Market Ave, Springfield, 65806 · springfieldbrewingco.com
Indoor
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3757 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 65804 · freddys.com
Indoor
Asian, Diner, Grill, Korean, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 3242 South Stewart Avenue, 65804 · thekpot.com
Indoor
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1720 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, 65807 · ribcrib.com
Indoor
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3880 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, 65807 · locations.whataburger.com
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3220 East Sunshine Street, Springfield · zaxbys.com
Indoor
Restaurant · NY Style Pizzeria · 1454 East Sunshine St · thebigslicespringfield.com
Indoor

209 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 7.2 mi to the centre
2300 N Airport Blvd, Springfield, MO 65802 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Downtown Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Springfield, MO, US
Outdoor
Gardner Airport 6.5 mi to the centre
Springfield, MO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGF has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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