National parks near Saline County, Missouri
The closest national park to Saline County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 166 mi (267 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 23 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Saline County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 615 mi (989 km) | 15 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 648 mi (1043 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saline County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saline County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 166 mi (267 km) away and roughly 4 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saline County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.