National parks near Franklin County, Missouri
The closest national park to Franklin County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 45.4 mi (73.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 45.4 mi (73.1 km) | 1 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 295 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 509 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 654 mi (1053 km) | 15 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 672 mi (1081 km) | 16 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 45.4 mi (73.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.