National parks near Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sedalia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pettis County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 165 mi (266 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pettis County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 382 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 594 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 607 mi (977 km) | 14 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 643 mi (1034 km) | 15 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 659 mi (1061 km) | 16 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pettis County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pettis County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 165 mi (266 km) away and roughly 4 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pettis County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.