National parks near Iowa County, Iowa
The closest national park to Iowa County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 234 mi (376 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 59 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Iowa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 256 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 549 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Iowa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Iowa County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 234 mi (376 km) away and roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Iowa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.