National parks near Guthrie County, Iowa
The closest national park to Guthrie County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 307 mi (495 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 43 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
Badlands National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Guthrie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 436 mi (701 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 577 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 596 mi (959 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Guthrie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Guthrie County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 307 mi (495 km) away and roughly 7 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Guthrie County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.