Local Area
Your guide to the I-44 corridor
From the gates of Fort Leonard Wood to the caves and Route 66 towns along Interstate 44, here is what is around our hotels and how to get here.
St. Robert & Waynesville
Around Fort Leonard Wood
Three of our hotels sit in St. Robert, the gateway to Fort Leonard Wood.
Fort Leonard Wood visits
Most of our guests are here for a graduation or to visit a soldier. Our St. Robert hotels sit minutes from the gates, with our full graduation guide a click away.
Historic Route 66
Waynesville and the surrounding towns sit on the Mother Road. Classic roadside stops, murals, and small-town diners are an easy detour between events.
Rivers & the great outdoors
The Ozark countryside around Fort Leonard Wood offers float trips, fishing, and trails in the Mark Twain National Forest when you have a free afternoon.
Local dining
St. Robert and Waynesville cover the basics: familiar chains along the highway plus local diners, barbecue, and family spots a short drive from your room.
Things to do
Between Family Day and the ceremony
When you have a free afternoon, the Fort Leonard Wood area has plenty to fill it, from springs and Route 66 stops to family outings and local tables.
Parks & the outdoors
- Bennett Spring State Park One of Missouri's largest springs, a favorite for trout fishing, camping, and shaded trails.
- Roubidoux Spring A clear, trout-stocked spring in Waynesville with a path along the creek.
- Roubidoux Park An easy family stop with a splash pad, accessible playground, and walking trail.
Route 66 & history
- Fort Leonard Wood museums Military history museums on post that trace the units who train at FLW.
- Route 66 Neon Park Restored vintage neon signs lit after dark in St. Robert, a nod to the Mother Road.
- Old Stagecoach Stop A restored 1850s stop on the Waynesville square, one of the area's oldest buildings.
- Frog Rock A beloved Route 66 roadside landmark: a rock outcrop painted as a giant frog.
Family fun
- B&B Theatres, Waynesville A modern multi-screen cinema for a rainy afternoon or an evening out.
- Fugitive Beach A former quarry turned summer swimming spot with slides and a sandy beach.
- Seasonal farms & pumpkin patches Hayrides, pumpkin patches, and zip lines pop up in the countryside come fall.
Food & drink
- Local breweries & taprooms Area breweries and pubs pour Ozark-made beer with a relaxed, welcoming feel.
- Uranus Fudge Factory The famously cheeky Route 66 roadside stop for fudge, souvenirs, and a photo.
- St. Robert & Waynesville dining Familiar chains along the highway plus local diners, barbecue, and family spots.
Hours and seasons change, so check ahead before you go.
Sullivan
Cave country along the corridor
Comfort Inn Sullivan puts you near some of Missouri's best-known caves and state parks.
Caves off I-44
Comfort Inn Sullivan is in cave country. Meramec Caverns and the nearby state-park caves are a longtime Route 66 stop, easy to reach from the interstate.
State parks & the Meramec River
Meramec State Park and Onondaga Cave State Park offer hiking, floating, and camping a short drive from the hotel.
A natural I-44 stopover
Roughly midway between St. Louis and the Fort Leonard Wood area, Sullivan is a comfortable overnight on a longer corridor trip.
Getting here
Airports & directions
All of our hotels sit just off Interstate 44. Drive times vary, so confirm your route before you travel.
Nearest airports
- St. Louis Lambert International (STL) is east along I-44, the closest major airport to Sullivan and a straightforward drive to the Fort Leonard Wood area.
- Springfield-Branson National (SGF) is the closest major airport to the west.
- A small regional airport also serves the Waynesville / St. Robert area for general aviation.
Directions to our hotels
Comfort Inn, St. Robert
103 Comfort Inn Drive, St. Robert, MO 65584
Get directionsComfort Inn, Sullivan
736 South Service Road West, Sullivan, MO 63080
Get directionsDays Inn, St. Robert
14125 State Hwy Z, St. Robert, MO 65584
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Local resources
Plan with local guides
Official tourism and city resources for events, tours, and town information around Fort Leonard Wood and along I-44.
- Pulaski County TourismOfficial visitor guide for the area
- Calendar of EventsWhat is happening while you are in town
- Scenic Driving ToursSelf-guided routes you can download
- City of St. RobertTown information and services
- City of WaynesvilleTown information and services
- Pulaski CountyCounty government and services
- Lebanon TourismNearby town, west on I-44
- Rolla TourismNearby town, east on I-44
Make the I-44 corridor your base
Book a comfortable room near the sights, the base, and the interstate.