National parks near Benton County, Iowa
The closest national park to Benton County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 255 mi (410 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 29 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 447 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 543 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 255 mi (410 km) away and roughly 6 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.