National parks near Moniteau County, Missouri
The closest national park to Moniteau County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 134 mi (215 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 37 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
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Moniteau County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 134 mi (215 km) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 543 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 615 mi (989 km) | 15 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 621 mi (999 km) | 15 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 628 mi (1011 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 658 mi (1058 km) | 16 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Moniteau County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Moniteau County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 134 mi (215 km) away and roughly 3 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Moniteau County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.