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.
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.