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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.