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.
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.