National parks near Cole County, Missouri
Cole County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jefferson City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Cole County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 108 mi (173 km) away, or roughly 3 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Cole County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 108 mi (173 km) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 342 mi (551 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 560 mi (901 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 602 mi (969 km) | 14 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 645 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 682 mi (1097 km) | 16 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cole County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cole County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 108 mi (173 km) away and roughly 3 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cole County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.