National parks near Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Saint Joseph — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Buchanan County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 262 mi (422 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Buchanan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 426 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 481 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 655 mi (1054 km) | 15 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Buchanan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Buchanan County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 262 mi (422 km) away and roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Buchanan County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.