National parks near Benton County, Missouri
The closest national park to Benton County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 171 mi (275 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 402 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 606 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 641 mi (1031 km) | 15 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 656 mi (1056 km) | 15 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 665 mi (1069 km) | 16 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 171 mi (275 km) away and roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.