Gateway Town
Clayton
Gateway Town
Just 8 miles west of Gateway Arch. Clayton offers urban services and lodging without the tourist premium.
Quick facts
- Town Type
- Supply Depot
- Population
- 17355
- Best Known For
- Gateway Arch proximity and urban services
- About This Town
- Clayton is St. Louis County's seat, located 13.1 km west of Gateway Arch. Urban lodging and services are available without the tourist premium. Choose this city for convenient Arch access and practical city amenities.
Town overview
- Town Type
- Supply Depot
- Population
- 17355
- Best Known For
- Gateway Arch proximity and urban services
- About This Town
- Clayton is St. Louis County's seat, located 13.1 km west of Gateway Arch. Urban lodging and services are available without the tourist premium. Choose this city for convenient Arch access and practical city amenities.
Park access
- Distance From Park
- 13.1 km (8.1 miles) west
Location
More at Gateway Arch National Park
Brentwood
St. Louis suburb, 14 km west. Practical stop for lodging and supplies before the park.
Ferguson
St. Louis suburb, 17km away. Budget base with transit—not a tourist town.
University City
Urban hub 11km from Arch. 14 hotels, 221 restaurants. Services, not scenery.
Sources
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.