National parks near Caldwell County, Missouri
The closest national park to Caldwell County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 219 mi (352 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Caldwell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 219 mi (352 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 364 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 386 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 619 mi (997 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 636 mi (1023 km) | 15 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Caldwell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Caldwell County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 219 mi (352 km) away and roughly 5 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Caldwell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.