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.
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.