National parks near Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Nevada — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Vernon County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 233 mi (375 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Vernon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 241 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 454 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 590 mi (949 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 617 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 631 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 688 mi (1108 km) | 16 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Vernon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vernon County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 233 mi (375 km) away and roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Vernon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.