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.
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.