National parks near Jefferson County, Iowa
Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fairfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 191 mi (307 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 453 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 519 mi (836 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 191 mi (307 km) away and roughly 4 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.