National parks near Linn County, Missouri
The closest national park to Linn County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 172 mi (277 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 32 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Linn County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 415 mi (668 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 560 mi (900 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 604 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Linn County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Linn County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 172 mi (277 km) away and roughly 4 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Linn County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.