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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.