National parks near Dallas County, Iowa
Dallas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Perry — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dallas County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 290 mi (467 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dallas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 457 mi (735 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 517 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 589 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 594 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dallas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dallas County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 290 mi (467 km) away and roughly 7 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dallas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.