National parks near Henry County, Missouri
The closest national park to Henry County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 192 mi (309 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 59 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Henry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 621 mi (999 km) | 15 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 640 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 644 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 652 mi (1050 km) | 15 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henry County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 192 mi (309 km) away and roughly 4 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.