National parks near Appanoose County, Iowa
Appanoose County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Centerville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Appanoose County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 205 mi (329 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 18 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Appanoose County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 205 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 429 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 438 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 543 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 591 mi (951 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Appanoose County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Appanoose County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 205 mi (329 km) away and roughly 5 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Appanoose County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.