National parks near Boone County, Iowa
The closest national park to Boone County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 305 mi (491 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Boone County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 453 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Boone County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Boone County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 305 mi (491 km) away and roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Boone County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.