National parks near New Madrid County, Missouri
The closest national park to New Madrid County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 149 mi (239 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near New Madrid County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 149 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 235 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 346 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 535 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 544 mi (876 km) | 13 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 635 mi (1021 km) | 15 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in New Madrid County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to New Madrid County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 149 mi (239 km) away and roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from New Madrid County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.