National parks near Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lebanon — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Laclede County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 150 mi (241 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Laclede County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 614 mi (988 km) | 14 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 641 mi (1032 km) | 15 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 663 mi (1068 km) | 16 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 697 mi (1122 km) | 16 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Laclede County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Laclede County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 150 mi (241 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Laclede County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.