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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.