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.
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.