National parks near Dubuque County, Iowa
The closest national park to Dubuque County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 195 mi (315 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dubuque County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 195 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 402 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dubuque County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dubuque County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 195 mi (315 km) away and roughly 5 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dubuque County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.