National parks near Cedar County, Missouri
The closest national park to Cedar County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 212 mi (341 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Badlands National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Cedar County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 606 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 633 mi (1019 km) | 15 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 638 mi (1026 km) | 15 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 653 mi (1050 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 669 mi (1077 km) | 16 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cedar County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cedar County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 212 mi (341 km) away and roughly 5 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cedar County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.