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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Badlands National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.