National parks near Texas County, Missouri
The closest national park to Texas County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 131 mi (211 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Texas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 596 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 618 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 674 mi (1085 km) | 16 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 708 mi (1139 km) | 17 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Texas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Texas County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 131 mi (211 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Texas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.