National parks near Jasper County, Missouri
Jasper County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Joplin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jasper County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 196 mi (316 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jasper County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 616 mi (991 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 650 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 656 mi (1056 km) | 15 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jasper County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jasper County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 196 mi (316 km) away and roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jasper County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.