National parks near Barton County, Missouri
Barton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lamar — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Barton County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 217 mi (349 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Barton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 450 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 639 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 683 mi (1099 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Barton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Barton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 217 mi (349 km) away and roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Barton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.