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