National parks near Newton County, Missouri
Newton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Neosho — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Newton County, Missouri is Hot Springs National Park — about 179 mi (288 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Newton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 458 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 616 mi (992 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 639 mi (1028 km) | 15 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 654 mi (1053 km) | 15 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 657 mi (1058 km) | 16 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Newton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Newton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 179 mi (288 km) away and roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Newton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.