National parks near Clay County, Missouri
Clay County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Excelsior Springs — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clay County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 234 mi (376 km) away, or roughly 5 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 Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 600 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 608 mi (978 km) | 14 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 649 mi (1044 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 234 mi (376 km) away and roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.