National parks near Washington County, Missouri
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Potosi — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 57.6 mi (92.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 57.6 mi (92.7 km) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 528 mi (850 km) | 12 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 676 mi (1088 km) | 16 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 57.6 mi (92.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.