Fort Leonard Wood · St. Robert, MO
Stay Close. Feel Welcome.
Comfortable hotels minutes from the Fort Leonard Wood gates, for the families here to celebrate their soldier. Book early, bring the whole family, and let us handle the rooms.
We know why you are here
Your soldier finished training, and that is worth celebrating. Between Family Day and the graduation ceremony, you want a clean, comfortable room close to the gates, the family nearby, and no fuss. We host graduation families in St. Robert and Waynesville every week, and we are glad to host yours.
Hotels near base
Closest hotels to Fort Leonard Wood
Three of our hotels sit in St. Robert, just minutes from the main gate. Distances are approximate drive times to the gate.
~2 mi / ~6 min to baseComfort Inn St. Robert / Fort Leonard Wood
4.4(1,004)out of 5, from 1,004 Google reviews103 Comfort Inn Drive, St. Robert, MO 65584
~4 mi / ~9 min to baseDays Inn by Wyndham St. Robert / Ft. Leonard Wood
4.2(530)out of 5, from 530 Google reviews14125 State Hwy Z, St. Robert, MO 65584
Coming soon~4 mi / ~10 min to baseHyatt Select St. Robert
107 McKinnon St, St. Robert, MO 65584
Opening soon. Details to follow.
Coming from the east on I-44? Comfort Inn, Sullivan is a quieter stop about an hour from base.
View hotelNavy marker: the Fort Leonard Wood main gate. Gold markers: our St. Robert hotels.
The big weekend
What to expect at an FLW graduation
Fort Leonard Wood graduates new soldiers on a near-weekly cycle, typically a Family Day followed by a graduation ceremony. Rooms fill fast around those dates, so book early.
- 1
Family Day
The day before graduation, families reunite with their soldier for the first time. Plan to arrive the night before so you are rested and close to the gate.
- 2
Graduation ceremony
The ceremony is usually the next morning. Mornings can be busy at the gates, so leave early and follow the post directions for parking.
- 3
Head home
Many families add a night to enjoy the area together before the drive home. Late checkout and an easy I-44 on-ramp make departure simple.
Plan your stay
Everything a graduation family needs
Book early
Graduation weeks sell out. Reserve as soon as you know the date.
Free breakfast
Start ceremony morning with a hot breakfast before you head to base.
Rooms for the family
Block rooms together so grandparents and siblings stay close.
Easy check-in
Tell us your schedule for early ceremonies or late arrivals.
Pet-friendly
Bringing a pet? Several of our hotels welcome them.
Free parking
Room for cars, trucks, and larger vehicles right at the hotel.
Active-duty, veterans & government travelers
Military & government rates
Our hotel brands offer special military and government rates. Look for the Military or Government rate when you book, or call the front desk and we will help.
Bringing the whole family
Room blocks for extended family
When grandparents, siblings, and cousins all come to celebrate, we coordinate rooms across our St. Robert hotels so everyone stays close. One team, one set of dates, no juggling three call centers.
Between Family Day and graduation
Make a weekend of it
A little downtime before the ceremony is a great chance to relax together nearby.
Local dining
Family-friendly restaurants and quick bites are minutes from your hotel in St. Robert and Waynesville.
Things to do
Fill the time between Family Day and graduation with local parks, shops, and the area's museums.
Getting to base
Directions to the gates
- 1.Take I-44 to Exit 161 at St. Robert.
- 2.Turn south onto Missouri Avenue at the light.
- 3.Continue about 3 miles to the main gate and Visitor Control Center.
Visitors without a Department of Defense ID should plan extra time at the Visitor Control Center for a background check before entering post.
Official Fort Leonard Wood visitor access and gate hoursFort Leonard Wood Main Gate
Visitor Control Center, Missouri Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Open 24/7
Directions to the gateGood to know
Graduation travel questions
Our St. Robert hotels sit about 2 to 4 miles from the main gate, roughly a 6 to 10 minute drive. Comfort Inn St. Robert is the closest at about 2 miles.
Graduations run on a near-weekly cycle and rooms fill quickly around Family Day and ceremony nights. We recommend booking several weeks ahead, and earlier in the busy spring and summer months.
Yes. We can coordinate room blocks across our St. Robert hotels so extended family can stay together. Send your dates through our group inquiry and one team handles it for you.
Most ceremonies are early in the day. Let the front desk know your schedule when you book and we will do our best to arrange early departures and late arrivals.
Several of our hotels are pet-friendly, though policies vary by property. Check the individual hotel page or call ahead before you travel.
Comfort Inn St. Robert is closest to the main gate at about 2 miles. Days Inn and the coming-soon Hyatt Select are about 4 miles out.
Ready when you are
Book a room near base, ask about group blocks, or reach out with any question about your graduation trip.