National parks near Jefferson County, Missouri
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 23.8 mi (38.3 km) away, or roughly 53 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 23.8 mi (38.3 km) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 508 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 624 mi (1004 km) | 15 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 654 mi (1052 km) | 15 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 23.8 mi (38.3 km) away and roughly 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.