National parks near Atchison County, Missouri
The closest national park to Atchison County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 307 mi (494 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Badlands National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Atchison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 550 mi (885 km) | 13 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 571 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 572 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 603 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Atchison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Atchison County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 307 mi (494 km) away and roughly 7 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Atchison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.