National parks near Platte County, Missouri
The closest national park to Platte County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 248 mi (399 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Platte County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 341 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 542 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 586 mi (943 km) | 14 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 645 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 662 mi (1066 km) | 16 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Platte County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Platte County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 248 mi (399 km) away and roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Platte County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.