National parks near Grundy County, Iowa
The closest national park to Grundy 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 Grundy 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 | 293 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 523 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 550 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Grundy County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Grundy 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 Grundy County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.