National parks near DeKalb County, Missouri
The closest national park to DeKalb County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 240 mi (387 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near DeKalb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 240 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 484 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 599 mi (965 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 634 mi (1020 km) | 15 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeKalb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeKalb County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 240 mi (387 km) away and roughly 6 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeKalb County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.