National parks near Mercer County, Missouri
Mercer County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Princeton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mercer County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 219 mi (353 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 631 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 219 mi (353 km) away and roughly 5 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.