National parks near Butler County, Missouri
Butler County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Poplar Bluff — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Butler County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 129 mi (208 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 31 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Butler County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 566 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 670 mi (1078 km) | 16 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Butler County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Butler County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 129 mi (208 km) away and roughly 3 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Butler County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.