National parks near Mississippi County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Mississippi County, Arkansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 190 mi (307 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mississippi County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 190 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 514 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 582 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 666 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mississippi County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mississippi County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 190 mi (307 km) away and roughly 4 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mississippi County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.