National parks near Scott County, Missouri
Scott County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sikeston — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Scott County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 117 mi (189 km) away, or roughly 3 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 Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 117 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 193 mi (310 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 258 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 117 mi (189 km) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.