National parks near Dunklin County, Missouri
The closest national park to Dunklin County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 158 mi (255 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Dunklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 158 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 399 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 507 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 552 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 32 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 | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 659 mi (1060 km) | 16 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dunklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dunklin County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 158 mi (255 km) away and roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dunklin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.