National parks near Pulaski County, Missouri
The closest national park to Pulaski County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 123 mi (199 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pulaski County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 123 mi (199 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 230 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 501 mi (806 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 615 mi (989 km) | 15 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 679 mi (1092 km) | 16 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 696 mi (1120 km) | 16 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pulaski County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pulaski County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 123 mi (199 km) away and roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pulaski County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.