About West Plains

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Recommended Resource Links

Government & Essentials

Education & Future Growth

  • West Plains R-7 Schools: Home of the Zizzers! View school ratings, athletic schedules, and academic programs.

  • MSU–West Plains: Our local campus of Missouri State University, providing higher education and Grizzly Athletics.

Lifestyle & Recreation

  • Explore West Plains: The official tourism guide for local mills, springs, and the “unusual Ozarks” day trips.

  • West Plains Civic Center: The center for concerts, conventions, and community fitness.

  • Harlin Museum: Connect with the rich history, art, and heritage of the Ozark region.

Access to Airports:

West Plains, MO (9 miles)
   No commercial flights available
Springfield, MO (100 miles)
   Regional airport with commercial flights
Branson, MO (125 miles)
   Regional airport with commercial flights
St. Louis, MO (195 miles)
   International airport with commercial flights
Kansas City, MO (275 miles)
   International airport with commercial flights
Little Rock, AR (190 miles)
   International airport with commercial flights
Memphis, TN (190 miles)
   International airport with commercial flights

 

Driving Distance from:

Springfield, MO (100 miles)
Branson, MO (125 miles)
St. Louis, MO (195 miles)
Kansas City, MO (275 miles)
Little Rock, AR (190 miles)
Memphis, TN (190 miles)
Birmingham, AL (425 miles)
Wichita, KS (350 miles)
Chicago, IL (500 miles)
Oklahoma City, OK (400 miles)
Dallas, TX (510 miles)
Atlanta, GA (570 miles)