National parks near Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
The closest national park to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 95.5 mi (154 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Cape Girardeau County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 95.5 mi (154 km) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 326 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 493 mi (793 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 506 mi (815 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 616 mi (992 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cape Girardeau County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cape Girardeau County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 95.5 mi (154 km) away and roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cape Girardeau County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.