National parks near Ray County, Missouri
Ray County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Richmond — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ray County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 214 mi (344 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ray County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 335 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ray County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ray County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 214 mi (344 km) away and roughly 5 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ray County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.