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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.