National parks near Howard County, Iowa
Howard County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cresco — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Howard County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 283 mi (455 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Howard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 356 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 368 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 451 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 559 mi (900 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Howard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Howard County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 283 mi (455 km) away and roughly 7 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Howard County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.