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.
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.