National parks near Boone County, Missouri
The closest national park to Boone County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 118 mi (190 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 14 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
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Boone County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 118 mi (190 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 535 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 555 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 622 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 659 mi (1061 km) | 16 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Boone County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Boone County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 118 mi (190 km) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Boone County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.