National parks near Knox County, Missouri
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Edina — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 151 mi (243 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 387 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 577 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 577 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 151 mi (243 km) away and roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.