National Park Road Trips from Sullivan, MO
Routes
7
Avg Distance
107 mi
Avg Drive
2h 13m
Destinations
7
7 road trips from Sullivan, MO pass near national parks — some right along the route, others a short detour away. Average drive distance is 107 miles, putting several parks within a comfortable day trip or weekend range.
Planning Tips
- Many national parks require entrance fees or reservations. Check the NPS website before you go.
- Pack layers — park elevation can mean a 15-20 degree temperature difference from where you started.
- Plan to arrive at park entrances before 10 AM to avoid the worst crowds and secure parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 routes from Sullivan, MO pass within range of at least one national park. Some parks are right along the route; others require a short detour.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
Routes Near National Parks
Sullivan, MO → Chesterfield, MO
51.5 mi
1h 9m
Score: 9/10
1 park nearby
Sullivan, MO → St. Louis, MO
67.3 mi
1h 20m
Score: 7/10
1 park nearby
Sullivan, MO → O'Fallon, MO
62.1 mi
1h 26m
Score: 9/10
1 park nearby
Sullivan, MO → Saint Peters, MO
63.2 mi
1h 27m
Score: 9/10
1 park nearby
Sullivan, MO → Castle Point, MO
72.1 mi
1h 33m
Score: 8/10
1 park nearby
Sullivan, MO → Joplin, MO
218.4 mi
4h 6m
Score: 8/10
2 parks nearby
Sullivan, MO → Lee's Summit, MO
211.7 mi
4h 32m
Score: 8/10