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Lebanon, Missouri
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Lebanon, Missouri – enough for Route 66 sights, a museum, and a quick bite.
Lebanon is a small Central Missouri town on historic Route 66, offering a compact set of attractions – a Route 66 museum, nearby Bennett Spring State Park, and classic motels – that can be explored in one day. It works well as a quick stop between Springfield and St. Louis.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited hours)
- Airport
- Springfield-Branson Regional (SGF)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lebanon, Missouri911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lebanon, Missouri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLock your car and keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSGF Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (About 30 min drive (check)).
- Getting aroundA car is needed for Bennett Spring State Park; downtown sights are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a diner$2–3
- Museum or sight ticketRoute 66 Museum entryFree
- Budget bedChain hotel double, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedChain hotel double, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain hotel double, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGF Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (About 30 min drive (check))
Map of Lebanon, Missouri
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Lebanon, Missouri
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Conway · 24 km straight line
- Camdenton · 38 km straight line
- Buffalo · 38 km straight line
- Marshfield, Missouri · 43 km straight line
- St. Robert · 49 km straight line
- Osage Beach · 51 km straight line
- Lake Ozark · 58 km straight line
- Jerome · 66 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lebanon, Missouri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is needed for Bennett Spring State Park; downtown sights are walkable. Rental cars available in Springfield (30 min drive).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bennett Spring State Park
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round-trip
Drive southwest on Hwy 64, about 10 min
Fishing, hiking, cabins – good for a half‑day.
Springfield, MO
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h total
I‑44 west, about 30 min drive
Only if you have extra time; larger city.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Munger‑Moss Motel
Vintage Route 66 auto court, rooms $42–65, Wi‑Fi, pool.
Historic Route 66 Inn
Indie motel near downtown, basic amenities.
Super 8 Lebanon
Chain option, easy parking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–120 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room2 × 1 night × US$55 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Car rental (1 day, economy)2 × US$55 · check | US$110 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$231 per person per day, bed included | US$462 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rentals excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a diner | $2–3 |
| Burger with fries | $7–10 |
| Petrol (per gallon) | $3.30 |
| Route 66 Museum entry | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of the Route 66 Museum (M‑Th 8 AM‑8 PM, F‑Sa 8 AM‑5 PM).
- Winter may limit park facilities at Bennett Spring.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulate in St. Louis (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I‑44 exit to downtown: Free, 5 min drive
- Car rental (economy, 1 day): ≈ $55 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lebanon, Missouri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental‑car guide for I‑44 travelers.
- Link to Route 66 museum ticket info.
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