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.
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.