Travel Tips

Centrally located in the heart of Missouri, the Lake is a great meeting place for midwestern vacationing families. Once a vacation destination for only a few short summer months, the area has become a popular place to visit year 'round offering 288 holes of sweater weather golf, fall color trips, hiking, eagle watching, expanded festivals and shopping at the state's largest top brand outlet mall, heated fishing docks, fine dining and cozy accommodations.

Just a scenic country drive from other major attractions in the state, it is easily access from I-70 and I-44. Missouri maps may be obtained by calling the Missouri Dept. of Tourism (800-877-1234) and asking for a Travel Kit, which also includes a state Travel Guide.

For a large detailed map of the Lake, please click here

Driving Distances

Birmingham, AL	500 miles
Branson, MO	125 miles
Chicago, IL	467 miles
Columbus, OH	578 miles
Dallas, TX	553 miles
Des Moines, IA	300 miles
Detroit, MI	691 miles
Indianapolis, IN	420 miles
Kansas City, MO	175 miles
Little Rock, AR	338 miles
Louisville, KY	441 miles
Memphis, TN	325 miles
Milwaukee, WI	541 miles
Minneapolis, MN	545 miles
Nashville, TN	497 miles
Oklahoma City, OK	401 miles
Omaha, NE	361 miles
Peoria, IL	300 miles
Springfield, IL	260 miles
Springfield, MO	90 miles
St. Louis, MO	180 miles
Tulsa, OK	296 miles
Wichita, KS	357 miles