National parks near Clark County, Missouri
Clark County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Kahoka — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clark County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 149 mi (240 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 59 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clark County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 256 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 592 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clark County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clark County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 149 mi (240 km) away and roughly 3 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clark County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.