National parks near Putnam County, Missouri
The closest national park to Putnam County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 202 mi (325 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 14 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 574 mi (925 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 607 mi (977 km) | 14 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 202 mi (325 km) away and roughly 5 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.