National parks near Decatur County, Iowa
The closest national park to Decatur County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 241 mi (389 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Decatur County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 241 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 428 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 543 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 576 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 621 mi (1000 km) | 15 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Decatur County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Decatur County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 241 mi (389 km) away and roughly 6 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Decatur County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.