National parks near Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Warrensburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnson County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 191 mi (308 km) away, or roughly 4 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 Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 191 mi (308 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 600 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 606 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 630 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 645 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 646 mi (1039 km) | 15 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 191 mi (308 km) away and roughly 4 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.