National parks near Shannon County, Missouri
The closest national park to Shannon County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 125 mi (202 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Shannon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 125 mi (202 km) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 566 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 635 mi (1023 km) | 15 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 716 mi (1152 km) | 17 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Shannon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Shannon County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 125 mi (202 km) away and roughly 3 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Shannon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.