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