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.
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.