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Springfield, Missouri is easy to find, located in southwest Missouri, and 125 miles east of the population center of the United States. The city is within 200 miles of St. Louis; 174 miles of Kansas City; 185 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and 35 miles north of Branson. Major highways are Interstate 41, U. S. 65, U. S. 60, U. S. 160, and Missouri 13. Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri. Growth is attributed to many factors, including exceptional housing at uncommonly low cost. Springfield also boasts one of America's healthiest environments with clean air and water, a low crime rate, and attractive surroundings. In 2000, the population within Springfield's city limits was 151,580. The estimated Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population is 385,000.