National parks near Jackson County, Missouri
The closest national park to Jackson County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 234 mi (377 km) away, or roughly 5 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 Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 323 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 526 mi (847 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 604 mi (973 km) | 14 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 646 mi (1040 km) | 15 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 657 mi (1058 km) | 16 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 234 mi (377 km) away and roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.