National parks near Wright County, Missouri
The closest national park to Wright County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 156 mi (252 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Wright County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 156 mi (252 km) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 620 mi (997 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 691 mi (1111 km) | 16 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 702 mi (1129 km) | 17 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wright County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wright County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 156 mi (252 km) away and roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wright County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.