National parks near Lafayette County, Missouri
The closest national park to Lafayette County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 198 mi (319 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lafayette County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 198 mi (319 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 396 mi (637 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 590 mi (949 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 626 mi (1007 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 636 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 641 mi (1031 km) | 15 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lafayette County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lafayette County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 198 mi (319 km) away and roughly 5 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lafayette County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.