National parks near Bates County, Missouri
The closest national park to Bates County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 227 mi (365 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 49 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Bates County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 227 mi (365 km) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 601 mi (968 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 674 mi (1085 km) | 16 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bates County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bates County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 227 mi (365 km) away and roughly 5 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bates County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.