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.
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.