National parks near Madison County, Missouri
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fredericktown — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 73.5 mi (118 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 73.5 mi (118 km) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 653 mi (1051 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 73.5 mi (118 km) away and roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.