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 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.