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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.