National parks near Henry County, Iowa
Henry County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mount Pleasant — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Henry County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 177 mi (286 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Henry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 177 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 514 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henry County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 177 mi (286 km) away and roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.