National parks near Lawrence County, Missouri
The closest national park to Lawrence County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 175 mi (282 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lawrence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 175 mi (282 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 229 mi (368 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 426 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 482 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 579 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 646 mi (1039 km) | 15 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 653 mi (1051 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 671 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 680 mi (1094 km) | 16 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 682 mi (1098 km) | 16 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lawrence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lawrence County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 175 mi (282 km) away and roughly 4 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lawrence County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.