National parks near Macon County, Missouri
Macon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Macon — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Macon County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 147 mi (237 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Macon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 147 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 602 mi (968 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Macon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Macon County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 147 mi (237 km) away and roughly 3 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Macon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.