National parks near Monroe County, Missouri
The closest national park to Monroe County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 111 mi (179 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 111 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 530 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 610 mi (981 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 111 mi (179 km) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.