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.
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.