National parks near Hickory County, Missouri
Hickory County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Hermitage — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Hickory County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 176 mi (284 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hickory County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 399 mi (641 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 564 mi (907 km) | 13 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 625 mi (1006 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 635 mi (1022 km) | 15 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 658 mi (1059 km) | 16 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 666 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 666 mi (1072 km) | 16 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hickory County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hickory County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 176 mi (284 km) away and roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hickory County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.